Now the question arises, what specific penalty will Verstappen face for that illegal overtake after the red flag?
Will it be a time penalty, or will he be directly penalized by being demoted in starting position?
Meanwhile, Qin Miao was also unlucky, dropping from third to fourth.
On another note, Perez directly retired from the race.
Although only his front wing was knocked off during the collision, the team found that Perez's car's left front suspension was also damaged, probably bent or something, so the car couldn't be driven anymore.
Simultaneously, Mazepin also retired due to a car crash upfront. Russell braked, and Mazepin couldn't react in time and rear-ended Russell.
Like Perez, Mazepin retired, but both of Mazepin's front wheel suspensions broke on the spot.
The three drivers in the championship fight are all anxious. Verstappen's overtake after leading is definitely going to be penalized.
So, Verstappen's position now is false.
