Daniel Ricciardo and Nico Rosberg have escaped punishment for overtaking under red flags during the opening free practice session for the British Grand Prix. Both drivers were summoned to the stewards for overtaking during a red flag period caused by Felipe Massa's accident early in morning free practice. Rosberg overtook Toro Rosso’s Daniil Kvyat while Ricciardo passed Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso. After reviewing the incident the stewards deemed that no penalty was required for the pair. A statement from officials read: 'Car 3 (Ricciardo) was approaching a car that was travelling significantly slower even before the red flag was displayed and therefore at the moment of the red flag the...
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