There was tension. From the first corner, incidents began. After an excellent start, Max Verstappen pulled alongside Oscar Piastri, who was starting two places ahead. But the right front wheel of the Red Bull hit the back of the McLaren. Both cars spun. The incident was noted by the stewards before an investigation was opened. The Dutchman received a ten-second penalty. He is also likely to receive penalty points on his Superlicense.<\/p>\n
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In that same turn, Valtteri Bottas sent Sergio Perez spinning. The Mexican, who is certainly competing in his last Grand Prix, had to retire right after the first lap. Deemed responsible, the Sauber driver, who is also likely participating in his last race, was handed a ten-second penalty.<\/p>\n
Kevin Magnussen at the heart of an investigation<\/h2>\n
Next, Oscar Piastri then collided with the back of Franco Colapinto’s Williams right on the straight. Logan Sargeant’s replacement was the victim of a puncture. This action was controversial as the Argentine was trying to overtake the car in front of him and shifted his position at the same time as the Australian. Despite taking all factors into account, the McLaren driver also received a ten-second penalty.<\/p>\n
\nREWIND TO LAP 1 \u23ea<\/p>\n
Piastri hits the back of Colapinto’s Williams \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n
Stewards have looked at this and given the Aussie a 10-second penalty #F1<\/a> #AbuDhabiGP<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/RaKY487dPr<\/a><\/p>\n