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Cadillac Racing driver Earl Bamber has been dealt a five-place grid penalty ahead of the Le Mans 24 Hours next month for his part in the huge incident on the Kemmel Straight in Saturday’s FIA…
Cadillac Racing driver Earl Bamber has received a five-place grid penalty for his involvement in the incident at the FIA WEC 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, resulting in a red flag. The Stewards found him responsible for the collision that impacted other cars. The penalty will affect the team’s positioning in the next race, the Le Mans 24 Hours, and the driver’s penalty points. The decision is final and cannot be appealed. Other penalties were also given out, including to racers Michelle Gatting and the Proton Mustang team. Ferrari’s protest against the extension of the race due to the red flag was rejected by the Stewards. Ferrari expressed disappointment over losing a likely 1-2 finish due to the extension.
