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Pascal Wehrlein was far from happy following a costly penalty in Formula E’s São Paulo E-Prix season-opener.
Pascal Wehrlein received a three-place grid penalty for wheelspinning in the pit lane during Formula E’s season-opening São Paulo E-Prix, labeling the stewards’ decision as “ridiculous.” This penalty dropped him to fourth on the grid, where he ultimately finished the race. The penalty was imposed under Article 23.18 of Formula E’s sporting regulations, which prohibits burnouts and wheelspins in the pit lane to enhance safety measures. Wehrlein expressed frustration over the penalty, clarifying that he had no intention of gaining an unfair advantage. Despite speaking to the stewards and encountering differing opinions, he chose not to raise the issue at the Mexico City drivers’ briefing, as he believed it would be futile.
