The set engaged in a race-long discard for the win, with championship innovator Vergne keeping deny Audi Sport drivers di Grassi a first triumph of the 2017/18 season.
Pada Grassi was summoned towards the see stewards after the competition and it had been determined that after exploring the clothes, headgear and FHR [frontal head constraint, or HANS device] of the motorists it was discovered that the drivers [wore] brief flame-resistant under garments pants that are not allowed by ISC [international sports code], according for an FIA message.
The famous Formula Electronic champion was fined $10, 000 and provide three charges points, unfortunately he allowed to maintain his 1st podium complete of the time of year.
“The drivers apologised, ” continued the statement. “The Stewards consider that in this instance a fine is enough. Penalty factors [have] to become added due to the event against security regulations. ”
Di Grassi explained that he used the non-compliant clothing after running away of dried out race-suit under garments in the conditions in the coastal Uruguayan circuit previously in your day.
It was obviously a mistake that was by my part, di Grassi told Motorsport. com. It should never happen C it had been not something which I’m utilized to using.
It was a decision that I required today due to the intense heat and I sold out of under garments, and We didn’t desire to use a damp one C so I simply put a brand new one [on].
We did all of the safety that was needed with the seatbelts, with the pitstops C anything that is actually important for security was carried out.
And We didn’t believe this under garments issue will be any concern. But obviously I must remember that I should put on compliance [kit] during a competition.
