Mark Webber under investigation by stewards for missing weight check

Mark Webber has been placed under investigation by the race stewards for missing a compulsory weight check during qualifying for the United States Grand Prix, in which Mark Webber qualified an impressive 3rd behind team-mate Sebastian Vettel and the McLaren of Lewis Hamilton.

The incident in question allegedly occurred towards the end of the opening qualifying segment, in which Mark Webber was required to return to the pits for a weight check by the FIA. The Red Bull duo were blisteringly quick during qualifying, and were only split by the ever challenging McLaren of Lewis Hamilton. A potential penalty for Webber would certainly dampen the spirits within the outfit, after a spectacular qualifying performance.

If Mark Webber is issued a penalty due to missing the weight check, this would greatly assist both Kimi Raikkonen and Michael Schumacher. Fernando Alonso in particular has endured a frustratingly uncompetitive weekend so far at the Circuit of the Americas, and is currently set to the start the race from a distant 8th on the grid.

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