P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Hitech’s FIA Formula 3 driver Martinius Stenshorne has been banned from contesting the Silverstone round of this year’s championship after competing at the circuit last month in the national GB3 series. Stenshorne participated in the GB3 test at the British circuit on April 25 and 26, as well as contesting a round of the series […]
Stenshorne participated in the GB3 test at the British circuit, followed by a round at Silverstone alongside Chris Dittmann Racing. Despite Hitech, his F3 team, being present, they were unaware of Stenshorne’s actions, leading to a breach of Formula 3 Sporting Regulations. The FIA released a statement explaining the violation of testing rules and the need for explicit approval for such activities. A hearing involving Stenshorne, Hitech, FIA, and F3 promoter representatives was held to discuss the matter and a verdict was reached. The Stewards decided on Stenshorne’s suspension for the 2024 FIA Formula 3 Silverstone Event and added 4 penalty points to his record, highlighting the seriousness of the breach. McLaren’s recent announcement of Stenshorne joining its F1 Driver Development Programme has now been overshadowed by this controversy, leaving a stain on his reputation.
