News Details
Sebastian Vettel set to escape Japanese GP gearbox penalty
Sebastian Vettel looks set to avoid a gearbox penalty at the Japanese Grand Prix after his Ferrari team confirmed his Malaysia unit to be 'OK' following his cool-down lap crash with Lance Stroll. Vettel had raced through the field from last on the grid to finish fourth, but after crossing the finish line to return to the pits, he and Stroll made contact at low speed. The impact however caused serious damage to the rear of the German's car. It was suspected that Vettel's gearbox would require changing for the Japanese GP, which would have resulted in a five-place grid penalty, but following an inspection back at Ferrari's Maranello base, the team believe it has escaped...
Full Story »
Full Story »
8y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Ferrari hope Vettel will avoid Suzuka grid penalty
In the aftermath of a torrid, problem packed, Malaysian Grand Prix...
8y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Vettel set to escape gearbox penalty in Japan
Sebastian Vettel looks set to avoid a five-place grid penalty at Suzuka,...
8y ago from PlanetF1.com
Ferrari hopeful on Vettel gearbox
Ferrari are hopeful Sebastian Vettel's Malaysia GP gearbox can be used...
8y ago from SkySports.com
Vettel's gearbox given all-clear for Japanese GP
Sebastian Vettel looks set to avoid a grid penalty for a new gearbox in...
8y ago from Motorsport.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Marco Bezzecchi reveals why Sprint crash presented...
Marco Bezzecchi admits he faced “a lot of difficulties” in order to...
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Michelin reveals what caused Marc Marquez’s dramatic...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
Winners and losers from MotoGP’s season-opening...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
From Switzerland to Buriram: the helmet drama that hit...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Mick Schumacher's IndyCar debut ends in Lap 1 crash
No description available...
17h ago from Motorsport.com
How Mick Schumacher's IndyCar debut ended in messy Lap...
No description available...
14h ago from Motorsport.com
Alex Palou wins season opener with largest St. Pete...
No description available...
15h ago from Motorsport.com
Christian Lundgaard leads Arrow McLaren effort with...
No description available...
13h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Lancia rally legend Sandro Munari passes away aged 85
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Why Esapekka Lappi was so happy at WRC Rally Sweden
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Acropolis Rally's Thursday parc ferme will be on a boat
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Important goals and big saves: Who were the weekend's...
Matchweek 28 gave us heroics by the bucketload. Sky Sports picks out the...
2h ago from SkySports.com
Sources: Liverpool face Arsenal competition to sign...
Alessandro Bastoni has long been regarded as one of Europe’s most...
4h ago from CaughtOffside.com
“What an idiot” - Ex-Chelsea star slams Pedro Neto...
Former Chelsea star Chris Sutton has slammed Pedro Neto following his red...
6h ago from SportsKeeda.com
“You are putting everybody in danger” - Frank...
Former France defender Frank Leboeuf has called out Chelsea goalkeeper...
5h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Martin Brundle hints at potential shocks in F1 2026:...
Sky Sports pundit Martin Brundle has stated that... Read More »
43m ago from MotorsportWeek.com
F1 2026 teams wind tunnel time allocation
F1 teams will be limited in wind tunnel time and... Read More »
43m ago from RacingNews365.com
The Lewis Hamilton sign that means he will be 'fast' at...
Broadcasting legend Martin Brundle has given the... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
