Reports are emerging that the A1 GP race director, Tim Schenken, has been dismissed, with only one round of the series remaining.

The exact circumstances are unclear, and A1 has yet to officially confirm the decision, however it's believed the move follows two incidents during yesterday's Feature race at Laguna Seca, both involving Jos Verstappen.

The Netherlands driver was given a drive-through penalty for allegedly overtaking under a yellow flag. He was subsequently given another drive-through penalty for speeding in the pitlane during his first drive-through.

Clearly disgusted at the decision(s), and having decided that the two drive-throughs had ruined his chance of a points finish, Verstappen retired.

"It was said that I had overtaken under yellow, during the first lap of the safety car situation," said Verstappen last night. "As I passed the pitlane exit, the Czech Republic came out after their stop. I was next to them and went into turn 2 in front of the Czech Republic. I did not see any yellow flags in turn 2 and was very surprised that the officials decided to give a through.

"When entering the pitlane I might have been over the speed limit a bit. If you receive another penalty straight away, it's no use continuing the race.

"Principally speaking, you should never give up," added Netherlands boss, Jan Lammers, "but under these circumstances, considering what happened I can easily understand this."

"We know Jos is someone who has got temperament. We all think that's great with overtaking and action on the track. If something like this happens he has got the same temperament, we just have to accept this. I don't think it would have made a big difference if we would have continued the race.

"As far as the penalties are concerned we are busy checking the facts. We have to see if the data we have is correct. It will be a borderline case and of course we are leaning towards the opinion that it was just a wrong call. We first have to check this. When we received the second drive through the race was over for us.

"If it's concluded that the officials made a wrong decision we have to see what our options are. Maybe officials can also receive some penalty or fine if they make a wrong decision."

It appears that the decision has been made for them.