Unaware that Ferrari\u2019s Leclerc was right behind, the Aston Martin driver cut across and was hit from behind, causing damage to both cars and bringing out a red flag.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Leclerc's Ferrari sustained front wing damage, while Stroll's AMR24 suffered broken rear suspension and required a gearbox change, forcing the Canadian to sit out the rest of the session.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
After reviewing video footage and hearing from both drivers and their teams, the stewards ruled that Stroll was \u201cwholly to blame\u201d for the incident. \u201cThe stewards determined that Car 18 (Stroll) cut across the path of Car 16 (Leclerc) at Turn 6, causing Car 16 to collide with Car 18,\u201d read the decision document.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cCar 16 suffered damage as a result.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The report added that Stroll had been warned by his team of Leclerc\u2019s approach, but he failed to hear the radio message. The stewards noted that Leclerc had no chance to avoid the collision and that Stroll\u2019s action directly caused the crash.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe considered that Car 18 was wholly to blame for the collision. Car 16 was not in a position to avoid the collision that took place. In the circumstances, we imposed a one-grid position penalty for the race and one penalty point (on Stroll\u2019s license).\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In addition to the one-place grid drop, Stroll has also received one penalty point on his super license.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe considered that Car 18 was wholly to blame for the collision. Car 16 was not in a position to avoid the collision that took place. In the circumstances, we imposed a one-grid position penalty for the race and one penalty point (on Stroll\u2019s license).\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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