Mercedes at risk of double DSQ as FIA launches Las Vegas Grand Prix investigation

Mercedes drivers George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli are at risk of a penalty after the FIA launched an investigation over a potential infringement in Las Vegas Grand Prix qualifying.

A note by FIA technical Jo Bauer noted that Mercedes had still not submitted a set-up sheet for both cars for qualifying.

Mercedes under investigation by FIA over Las Vegas Grand Prix qualifying breach

Bauer wrote: “At 20:12 the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team still had not submitted the set-up sheets for both of their cars.

“As this is not in compliance with SR Article 40.1 of the 2025 Formula One Sporting Regulations, I am referring this matter to the stewards for their consideration.”

Article 40.1 in the sporting regulations reads: “Each Competitor must provide the Technical Delegate with a suspension set-up sheet for both of their cars before each of them leaves the pit lane for the first time during the sprint qualifying session and the qualifying session.”

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Russell and Antonelli are both required to visit the stewards at 2145 local time in Las Vegas.

Russell, the 2024 winner of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, qualified fourth in a rain-affected qualifying session as McLaren driver Lando Norris secured a third consecutive pole position.

Antonelli, meanwhile, fell in the first stage of qualifying and is due to start 17th as it stands.

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