Penalties for Mercedes and Red Bull Racing? Visit to the stewards awaits!

The 2023 season is over on track, but for the team representatives of Red Bull Racing and Mercedes, among others, a trip to the stewards still awaits. The second series of pit stops at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix found that these teams - as well as Williams, Alfa Romeo and Alpine - had not taken the required safety measures.

Meanwhile, the FIA has revealed exactly what was going on: "The offences at the pit stops relate to the fact that pit staff may not be wearing the required eye protection during a stop," said a spokesperson.

If a penalty follows, it does not seem likely to affect the outcome of the Grand Prix won by Verstappen. Rather, it is more likely that there will be a fine for the teams. In any case, it is remarkable that the offence was found at several teams, in the final race of the season, out of all places.