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Esteban Ocon's Haas Flagged for Suspected Regulation Break at Baku

Esteban Ocon's Haas Flagged for Suspected Regulation Break at Baku

Summary

Esteban Ocon's Haas car at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix was flagged for a possible rules violation. The rear wing of the car did not pass a flexibility test and is under review by the race stewards. No decision has been made yet.

Key Facts

  • The FIA, which regulates Formula 1, tested the rear wing of Esteban Ocon's car.
  • The wing was found to flex more than 0.5 millimeters, which is not allowed.
  • This could mean the car gained an advantage by reducing air resistance at higher speeds.
  • The incident happened after a challenging qualifying session with strong winds and rain.
  • Ocon was set to start 18th on the race grid.
  • He mentioned having significant braking problems during the session.
  • No final decision about the breach has been made by the stewards yet.
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