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Paul Di Resta excluded from British GP qualifying after Force India found underweight

Scot had qualified a stunning fifth earlier on Saturday

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Paul Di Resta has been excluded from British GP qualifying after his Force India was found to have been underweight.

The stewards' decision in full

The Stewards, having received a report from the Technical Delegate, heard from the team representatives, have considered the following matter, and determine a breach of the regulations has been committed by the competitor named below and impose the penalty referred to. No / Driver 14 - Paul Di Resta Competitor Sahara Force India F1 Team Time 17:10 Session Qualifying Fact Car 14 was under the minimum weight. Offence Breach of Article 26.1 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations and Article 4.1 of the FIA Formula One Technical Regulations as defined in Article 1.9 of the FIA Formula One Technical Regulations. Decision Exclusion from the results of the Qualifying Session. Reason Technical infringement due to Car 14 being underweight. The competitor is allowed to start the race from the back of the grid.

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