P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Nikola Tsolov is the second driver this weekend to be barred from competing in the round of the FIA Formula 3 Championship, after breaching the FIA Sporting Regulations. Alpine Junior Tsolov joins Martinius Stenshorne in breaching article 10.4 of the 2024 F3 sporting regulations which clearly states that “No driver entered in the Championship may […]
Alpine Junior Tsolov and Martinius Stenshorne have violated article 10.4 of the 2024 F3 sporting regulations by participating in races with single-seater cars that do not meet the power-to-weight ratio requirement. Stenshorne failed to seek approval for his participation at the Silverstone round, resulting in a ban from the FIA F3 races at that circuit. Tsolov, although unaware of the regulations, also took part in a race without the necessary authorization. Consequently, Tsolov is now prohibited from competing in his ART Grand Prix machine in Belgium later this year. Additionally, Arvin Lindblad, a Red Bull Junior and FIA F3 rookie, was fined €20,000 (with €10,000 suspended) for a miscommunication that led to his participation in a test session without proper authorization. Lindblad currently holds fifth place in the FIA F3 standings, while Tsolov is in 16th place.
