Aug.2 (GMM) Sebastien Bourdais has been demoted five positions on the grid for the Hungarian grand prix.
The Frenchman qualified his Toro Rosso in 14th position on Saturday, but BMW-Sauber competitor Nick Heidfeld - who subsequently dropped out of the initial 'Q1' segment - complained that he was held up through the final corner.
F1 rookie Bourdais, who will now start the grand prix from P19 following the stewards' enquiry, was on an out-lap at the time.
"Sebastien was right in my way," an angry Heidfeld, who did not get out of his car immediately after missing the cut, said.
He explained: "I was hoping it was so obvious he would be penalised right away and I could still get into Q2."
Written: Sat, 02 Aug 2008 15:26:26
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