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Oliver Bearman has been hit with a grid penalty for failing to adhere to red flag regulations during Friday’s second F1 practice session in Monaco.
Oliver Bearman received a 10-place grid penalty for overtaking under red flag conditions during the Monaco Grand Prix second practice session. The incident occurred when he passed Carlos Sainz’s Williams at Turn 17. Video footage clearly showed the red flag displayed on a light panel and dashboard before the overtake. The FIA regulations mandate drivers to immediately slow down and return to the pits during a red flag, prohibiting overtaking. Bearman’s decision to overtake despite seeing the red flag was deemed unsafe by the stewards. This penalty adds to the drama of the Monaco race weekend which also saw Lance Stroll penalized for a clash with Charles Leclerc.
