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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 a major incident at the FIA WEC 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, leading to a lengthy red flag. Ferrari lodged a protest against the stewards’ decision to extend the race, feeling it impacted their potential 1-2 finish. The stewards found Bamber responsible for the collision and imposed penalties for the next race and reduced penalty points for him. These decisions are final and cannot be appealed. Other penalties were also issued following the race, including a five-second penalty for the Iron Dames Lamborghini and the Proton Mustang for various infractions. Ferrari’s protest against the race extension was rejected based on the regulations and guidelines in place.
