Williams driver Alex Albon has been disqualified from Qualifying for the Dutch Grand Prix after his flooring physique failed technical checks.
Albon had certified eighth at Zandvoort on Saturday however will now begin behind the grid with team-mate Logan Sargeant, who didn’t compete in Qualifying as a result of a heavy crash in ultimate apply.
Williams introduced upgrades to this weekend’s F1 occasion within the Netherlands and it’s doable these developments are the rationale the automobile doesn’t adjust to the laws.
The stewards stated: “The team did not dispute the calibration of the FIA measuring system and the measurement of the car, but stated that their own measurements have produced different results.
“The Stewards decide that the results of the measurement carried out with the FIA system in Parc Ferme is the related one and the due course of prescribed by the laws has been adopted. Due to this fact the usual penalty for such an infringement is utilized.”
Albon’s disqualification comes after Williams team-mate Sargeant crashed into the barrier at Flip 4 throughout ultimate apply on Saturday morning after spinning off the moist grass.
The American – who can be changed at Williams from 2025 onwards by Carlos Sainz – escaped unhurt after his automobile caught hearth however his staff have been unable to get the car prepared in time for Qualifying.
McLaren’s Lando Norris snatched pole from world championship chief Max Verstappen, with Norris’ team-mate Oscar Piastri taking third, forward of Mercedes’ George Russell and Crimson Bull’s Sergio Perez.
Sky Sports activities F1’s dwell Dutch GP schedule
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Forward of this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix, we glance again at Max Verstappen’s three consecutive wins round Zandvoort
Sunday August 25
9.40am: F1 Academy: Race Two
12:30pm: Grand Prix Sunday: Dutch GP build-up
2pm: The DUTCH GRAND PRIX
4pm: Chequered Flag: Dutch GP response
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