P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Sauber F1 team fined €5000 as pitstop woes continue in Australia
“After experiencing wheelnut problems in Bahrain and Jeddah, the team made modifications for Melbourne to prevent further issues. Unfortunately, Bottas faced another problem in Melbourne, costing him 28 seconds and a chance to score points. The wheelnut rolled into the fast lane during a pit stop, prompting a report to the FIA stewards for safety concerns. The investigation concluded that the team lost control of the wheelnut, resulting in a fine. Sauber denied that the issue was due to recent modifications. Pujolar admitted the recurring problem was costly and that finding a solution would take time. Zhou also had a pitstop delay in Australia due to a gearbox issue related to the containment measures.”
