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Qatar GP final starting grid | Verstappen and Bottas pushed back

21 November 2021 at 12:53
Last update 21 November 2021 at 13:22
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The final starting grid took a long time to arrive due to a number of drivers still under investigation by the stewards. It was unclear whether Max Verstappen would be penalised for possibly ignoring a double yellow flag in qualifying.

Verstappen and Bottas penalised, Sainz escapes

It was a long time coming, but Verstappen and Bottas have both received penalties for ignoring yellow flags. Verstappen was penalised for ignoring a double yellow flag, which sends him down five places. Bottas ignored a single yellow flag and receives a three place penalty for ignoring it.

The last driver who was looked at for a similar incident got away with it. Carlos Sainz receives no penalty and even moves up a place due to Verstappen's penalty. Pierre Gasly is now the surprise in second position.

Final grid GP Brazil:

1. Lewis Hamilton2. Pierre Gasly
3. Fernando Alonso4. Lando Norris
5. Carlos Sainz6. Valtteri Bottas
7. Max Verstappen8. Yuki Tsunoda
9. Esteban Ocon10. Sebastian Vettel
11. Sergio Perez12. Lance Stroll
13. Charles Leclerc14. Daniel Ricciardo
15. George Russell16. Kimi Raikkonen
17. Nicholas Latifi18. Antonio Giovinazzi
19.Mick Schumacher20. Nikita Mazepin