Sauber’s Felipe Nasr has been handed a three-place grid penalty for the Brazilian Grand Prix after the stewards deemed he impeded fellow Brazilian Felipe Massa.
During Q1 Massa was seen to run wide and off the circuit as he had to take action to avoid the slow moving Sauber, which had been on the racing line through the Mergulho corner.
Whilst both advanced through to Q2, Massa was forced to put in another lap to ensure his place was secured.
Nasr eventually qualified 11th, which would have seen him start 10th after Daniel Ricciardo’s penalty is applied, however he will now start 13th.
He will also have two penalty points added to his licence, his first of the season.
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