Louis Sharp handed post-Sprint Race penalty

Louis Sharp has been penalised following the FIA Formula 3 Sprint Race in Melbourne.

The PREMA Racing driver collided with James Wharton at Turn 5, resulting in both drivers retiring from the race as a result of the incident.

Following the race, the Stewards heard from both drivers and team representatives and examined available video evidence.

They determined that Sharp had been wholly at fault for the collision.

As a result, the handed the New Zealander a 10-second time penalty. With the penalty applied, Sharp falls to 16th.