Guanyu Zhou goes to the cashier
The Chinese driver disrupted Max Verstappen during the last free practice session, but still received a €10,000 fine.
In the streets of the principality, it is not easy to “park” in order to let other drivers pass and not hinder them. In addition to Carlos Sainz, who was fined €20,000, Guanyu Zhou will also have to empty his piggy bank.
Just like his teammate at Ferrari, it was during the third free practice session that the incident occurred. The Chinese driver obstructed Max Verstappen at the entry of turns 15 and 16. Once again, just like Sainz, his team shares some responsibility.
« The team warned the driver about the arrival of car 6 (Latifi), but no mention was made for car number 1 (Verstappen), states document 40 from the FIA. « The driver of car 24 correctly let car 6 pass, but unknowingly obstructed car 1 as well. The team admitted to being at fault, and considering the lack of visibility towards the rear at various points on this circuit, the stewards are imposing the lightest penalty, which is a formal warning to the driver.
Considering the first incident that occurred between Carlos Sainz and Lance Stroll, the Chinese driver, however, was fined €10,000 and received a reprimand.
