Top driver among three facing FIA investigations after chaotic Bahrain GP

The Williams driver has been summoned by the stewards over an incident that occurred on the pit entry road during the race. Albon is accused of driving erratically while making his way into the pits and will have to explain his actions to the stewards after the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Albon’s race later came to a premature end on lap 43 after his Williams became stuck in gear. The issue forced him to retire, with the car unable to be pushed behind the barriers and initially triggering a Virtual Safety Car before the full Safety Car was eventually deployed.

Hulkenberg, meanwhile, has been summoned over a separate incident involving an alleged unsafe release from the pits. The German will also appear before the stewards after the race, having ultimately crossed the line in 11th place.

For the reigning world champion, meanwhile, the investigation concerns several alleged infringements committed under Safety Car conditions. Norris is accused of driving erratically, leaving the track and rejoining in an unsafe manner, as well as potentially overtaking another car while behind the Safety Car.

It was a difficult day overall for both the Briton and McLaren, with Norris unable to finish higher than ninth after never appearing competitive enough to challenge for a podium throughout the race.