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Jenson Button has accepted a three-place grid penalty for the United States GP

McLaren driver overtook another car as P1 was red-flagged

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Jenson Button says he can have no complaints after being handed a three-place grid penalty for the United States GP after overtaking under red flags during opening practice.

Stewards Report The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, heard from the driver and team representative, examined video evidence, have considered the following matter, and determine a breach of the regulations has been committed by the competitor named below and and impose the penalty referred to. No/Driver 5-Jenson Button
Competitor Vodafone McLaren Mercedes
Time 09:54
Session Practice 1
Fact Overtook a car under Red Flags.
Offence Breach of Appendix H, Article 2.4.4.1 (b)(3) of the FIA International Sporting Code.
Decision Drop of 3 grid positions.
Reason The driver overtook another car under Red Flags.

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