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An F1 star has explained the unusual steering wheel issue that led to an FIA penalty at the Miami Grand Prix
Valtteri Bottas mentioned that a mis-pressed button led to the FIA penalty he received at the Miami Grand Prix, causing him to have a difficult weekend and finish at the back of the runners.
The issue stemmed from the pit limiter button on his steering wheel, with Cadillac still working through initial challenges as a new F1 team.
The pit limiter button restricts the car’s speed in the pit-lane, aiding drivers in maintaining the legal limit for safer entries without manually controlling the speed.
Bottas exceeded the speed limit by 9.5 km/h, triggering a drive-through penalty according to FIA guidelines.
Despite setbacks, Cadillac showed progress with upgraded components in Miami, though facing consistency issues as they adapt to the demands of Formula 1.
