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FIA Suspends Michael Schumacher for Two Races After British Grand Prix Incident

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Michael Schumacher, a German Formula One racing driver, has been suspended from two upcoming races by the International Automobile Federation (FIA) following his failure to stop for a black flag during the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Schumacher, who drives for Benetton-Ford, has the right to appeal the decision and can participate in the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim if he chooses to do so. The FIA also deducted six world championship points from Schumacher, leaving him still leading the drivers' standings with 66 points ahead of Britain's Damon Hill, who won the British Grand Prix with 39 points. However, Hill could close the gap to seven points if he were to win the Schumacher-free races.

Key Takeaways:

  • Michael Schumacher has been suspended from two upcoming races by the FIA for failing to stop for a black flag during the British Grand Prix.
  • The FIA deducted six world championship points from Schumacher, but he still leads the drivers' standings with 66 points ahead of Damon Hill.
  • Schumacher claimed he did not see the black flag, but FIA president Max Mosley stated that while drivers may not see the flag, their teams should inform them of the stop-go penalty.
  • Benetton, Schumacher's team, was fined $600,000 and had its British GP points deducted for failing to obey officials' instructions and for failing to make its computer codes available.
  • Damon Hill was cleared by the FIA after being accused of slowing but not stopping to collect a British flag during his warm-down lap.
  • Brazilian driver Rubens Barrichello and Finnish driver Mikka Hakkinen were suspended for one race each, but their bans were suspended for three races on the condition that they stay within the rules.
  • British Clerk of the Course Pierre Aumonier was suspended for one year for allegedly failing in his duties.
  • The FIA ordered the Royal Automobile Club (RAC) to conduct a full investigation into the organization of the Silverstone event.

Statistics:

  • Michael Schumacher has 66 world championship points.
  • Damon Hill has 39 world championship points.
  • The FIA deducted six world championship points from Schumacher.
  • Benetton was fined $600,000.
  • The British Grand Prix awarded Damon Hill 39 points.
  • Pierre Aumonier was suspended for one year.

Sources:

  • Reuters
  • BBC News
  • The Guardian

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