03/07/2016
NEWS STORY
Nico Rosberg has been given a time penalty and reprimand following the incident on the final lap of today's race.
"Having taken note of the extensive evidence given by both drivers and the video and telemetry data, it was apparent that Hamilton was in front of Rosberg - i.e. more than fully alongside - and that Hamilton could have clearly made the turn (T2) on the track, if not for the resultant collision," said the stewards in their statement.
"Rosberg did not allow Hamilton 'racing room' and hence the German was responsible for the collision."
Deeming this a breach of Article 38.1 of the Sporting Regulations the Stewards imposed a 10 second time penalty in accordance with Article 38.3, which means the Mercedes driver retains his fourth position.
The German was also awarded 2 penalty points, his first of the 12 month period.
In addition, Rosberg was handed a reprimand for continuing despite the damage to his car following the incident; spreading debris and with the front wing detached, a breach of Article 12.1.1 h) of the FIA International Sporting Code.
"Article 22.11 of the Formula One Sporting Regulations requires a driver with serious mechanical difficulties to leave the track as soon as it is safe to do so," said the Stewards. "We do note the extenuating circumstances and the fact that Rosberg did slow down significantly and attempted to mitigate the risk to other drivers and cars."
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