Valtteri Bottas will face a five-place grid penalty from the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix upon his return to Formula 1, despite recent changes to the FIA's sporting regulations.
Why it matters
This situation highlights a rare instance where a penalty from a previous season will carry over, potentially impacting Bottas's anticipated comeback with Cadillac in 2026. It underscores the FIA's stance on the retroactive application of rule changes.
The details
- Penalty Origin: Bottas received the five-place grid drop at the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after a collision with Kevin Magnussen. Stewards ruled the penalty would apply to