– Valtteri Bottas (@ValtteriBottas) 9 July 2020
According to the new regulations developed at the time of the Covid-19, all F1s are required to remain in their so-called bubbles between races as an opposing precaution to the virus.
But a photo of Ferrari’s Leclerc on social media seems to show him posing with a waiter at a Monte Carlo restaurant before this week.
Bottas’ bubble is made up of her friend Tiffany Cromwell and coach Antti Vierula. The Finn also posted on Instagram in Monaco. He flew back to Austria on Thursday. Hamilton stayed at the Red Bull Ring this week.
Article 3.14 of the FIA Code of Conduct Covid-19 states: “Whenever Profile 1 participants move to the outside of the site, a covered occasion or between covered occasions will have to pass with other members of the same group, maintaining interaction with people outside the doors of that group. at a minimum. »
The FIA is now reviewing the movements of the two drivers to see if they have damaged any rules.
A Mercedes spokesman said: “Valtteri stayed in his bubble and maintained the Covid verification protocol, being reviewed in Monaco on Tuesday and back on the track.”
Bottas and Leclerc, who finished Finnish on Sunday, defended their movements towards the Styria Grand Prix.
“Obviously, I found out if he was allowed to come home and he did,” Bottas said. “It doesn’t make any difference if I stay with the same people in the same bubble, whether I’m here or at home in Monaco.”
“I must go home. We are in Europe and the trips are quite short, so there is no genuine stress. It was a smart resolution on my part. From a security point of view, there is no difference.”
Leclerc added, “I went home for two days and then did two tests to get the results.”
An FIA verdict can be delivered as early as Thursday night.
I know and wear your mask. Thinking of all of you?? pic.twitter.com/LFgtj7UKH3
– Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) 9 July 2020
Hamilton remains in his motorhome in the parameters of the first two races in Austria.
The six-time world champion finished fourth in the first circular after receiving a timed penalty for a collision with Red Bull’s driving force Alexander Albon.
Hamilton said he hoped to “kneel” before Sunday’s race in the fight against racism.
It is understood that drivers will line up at the front of the grid to make the gesture as happened here last weekend.
Hamilton joined through thirteen knee-bye drivers, while six, adding Leclerc of Red Bull and Max Verstappen, chose to run. Both have posted anti-racist messages on their social media accounts.
“I object to one knee if I can, ” said Hamilton. “If I find a way to make sure it doesn’t interfere with my work, I will.
“It’s encouraging to see the Red Bull team kneel in front of the car last week. So maybe if we have time, that’s something my team and I can do.”
“It is vital that it is not just a moment and then go back to things as usual. We will have to keep talking, enjoy the moment, raise awareness and keep pressing to replace, and that is not happening in the short term. That won’t replace it in a few weeks, so I’ll continue to do my best.