13/11/2021
NEWS STORY
Max Verstappen has been summoned by the Interlagos stewards for an alleged breach of the Sporting Regulations.
An intriguing Brazilian Grand Prix weekend took a further twist when Max Verstappen was summoned by the Interlagos stewards at 22:20 (local time) for an alleged breach of Article 2.5.1 of the FIA International Sporting Code.
In particular, the rules states: "Inside the parc ferme, only the officials assigned may enter.
"No operation, checking, tuning or repair is allowed unless authorised by the same officials or by the applicable regulations."
The Dutchman is to meet with the stewards at 09:30 (local time) on Saturday.
It is understood that Verstappen has been summoned after allegedly being seen to touch the rear wing on Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes, which was subsequently called for investigation by the stewards over an issue relating to the DRS system on the world champion's car.
Indeed, footage of the moments after qualifying, shot from trackside and also inside Fernando Alonso's Alpine, appear to show Verstappen walk to the back of his car and touch his own rear wing before walking over to touch the rear wing on Hamilton’s car as the Briton climbed out of it.
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Meanwhile, claims that Red Bull initiated the investigation into the Mercedes have been denied by Red Bull.
As for Hamilton, at 21:54 (local time) the stewards announced ordered the Technical Delegate to supervise the removal of the rear wing, and to impound it under seal.
Further, "the Technical Delegate is to supervise the transition of Car 44 into overnight conditions, permitting only those actions needed to store the car".
Check out our Saturday gallery from Interlagos, here.