SPIELBERG, Austria -- Marcus Ericsson, Rio Haryanto and Pascal Wehrlein all received reprimands during first practice for the Austrian Grand Prix.
Ericsson received his for straying outside the white line on the entrance to the pit lane at Turn 8, forcing Daniel Ricciardo wide as he passed him on the outside.
"The driver of Car 9 (ERI) claimed that the proximity of Car 3 (RIC) caused a loss of downforce, which in turn resulted in him oversteering over the white line at the entry to the Pit Lane," the stewards said. "The probability of this being the case was confirmed by the Chief Engineer of Red Bull Racing. Notwithstanding this, the Stewards are of the view that the driver of Car 9, knowing that Car 3 was behind on a quick lap, should have reduced his speed earlier and allowed Car 3 to pass prior to the apex of the corner near the Pit Entry."
Haryanto was reprimanded for rejoining the track in a dangerous manner in front of Ricciardo.
"Despite the driver's assertion that he thought RIC would slow sufficiently under the yellow flag to allow HAR to re-join the track safely, the Stewards are of the view that there was potential risk in the manoeuvre and that therefore is was not safe," the stewards explained.
Finally, Wehrlein was given his reprimand for speeding under Virtual Safety Car conditions.
"The driver gave evidence that he thought his speed would reduce much quicker than it did, and that he was surprised at how long it took to get to within the correct time due to this occurring on a very fast straight, which he had not experienced previously," the stewards said. "Accordingly a Reprimand is deemed the appropriate penalty."
It is the first reprimand of the season for all three drivers, with three reprimands equalling a ten-place grid penalty.