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Four drivers handed multiple time penalties during Qatar GP
Four Formula 1 drivers received time penalties for going beyond the track limits at the Qatar Grand Prix in Lusail. Track limits had been under scrutiny throughout the weekend, resulting in deleted lap times during qualifying. Lando Norris lost a second place starting position due to one of these deletions. During the race, drivers were shown a black and white flag every third time they exceeded the white lines, resulting in a five-second penalty for every fourth offense. Sergio Perez and Pierre Gasly accumulated the highest penalties, both receiving 15 seconds by the end of the race. Perez, who started from the pit lane, finished in 10th place, while Gasly finished in 12th. Lance Stroll and Alexander Albon both received 10-second time penalties for two offenses. Fernando Alonso was investigated for an unsafe rejoining at Turn 3 but was only given a reprimand by the stewards. Stroll finished 11th and Albon 13th.
Source: RacingNews 365
