Nael penalised following Budapest Feature Race

Following the conclusion of the FIA Formula 3 Feature Race in Budapest, Théophile Nael has been awarded two separate time penalties.

During the race, Nael was alleged to have forced Car 8 of Tuukka Taponen off the circuit on Lap 18.

Following the Feature Race, the Stewards reviewed video evidence and heard from both drivers and team representatives.

They determined that Car 1 had failed to provide racing room and forced Car 8 off the track at Turn 1. Subsequently, they applied a five-second time penalty for a breach of Appendix L, Chapter IV, Article 2(b) of the International Sporting Code.

Additionally, Car 1 was alleged to have forced Car 8 off the circuit on Lap 24, also at Turn 1. Once again, the Stewards reviewed video evidence and heard from both of the drivers involved and their team representatives.

They determined that Nael had failed to provide room for Car 8 and forced Taponen off the track. For this infringement, they applied a 10-second time penalty to Nael.

With the penalties applied, the Campos Racing driver is now classified P20.