Bottas Spared Grid Penalty for Abu Dhabi Finale

Valtteri Bottas has been relieved of the five-position grid penalty that was originally imposed following the Abu Dhabi 2024 event. The decision allows the driver to avoid the punishment that had been handed down to him.

In a significant development, Valtteri Bottas will escape the consequences of a five-place grid penalty that was initially levied against him in connection with the Abu Dhabi 2024 Grand Prix. The penalty, which had been imposed on the driver, has now been rescinded, meaning Bottas will not need to serve the grid drop.

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Sporting Regulations

Article 28.3

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Grid Penalties

Chapter: Chapter II - General Undertaking

In Simple Terms

Grid penalties drop you down the starting order. They can come from engine component changes, causing collisions, or other infractions. Multiple penalties add up. If your penalty exceeds available grid positions, you start at the back and remaining penalty may become a race time penalty.

Penalties drop starting position
Multiple penalties are cumulative
Excess penalties start from back of grid
Remaining penalty may convert to time penalty

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Any driver who incurs a penalty under these regulations will have a grid place penalty applied to their starting position for the next race. If multiple penalties are received, they will be applied cumulatively. Should the resulting grid position exceed the number of cars entered, the driver will start from the back of the grid with any remaining penalty converted to a time penalty during the race.

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2026 Season Regulations

Financial Regulations

Article D12.4.2

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Suspended Sanctions - Appeal

Chapter: D12

In Simple Terms

If a driver or team appeals a penalty decision, that penalty doesn't take effect right away. Instead, it's put on hold until the International Court of Appeal (ICA) makes a final ruling on whether the penalty was fair or not.

Penalties are automatically suspended when an appeal is filed
The suspension lasts until the ICA (International Court of Appeal) makes a final decision
This applies to all types of imposed sanctions
The driver/team can continue competing without serving the penalty during the appeal process