F1: Rosberg under investigation for rules breach

Nico Rosberg is under investigation by the Formula 1 stewards for an alleged breach of the sporting regulations during qualifying for the British Grand Prix.

Rosberg and a Mercedes team representative have been summoned to see the stewards in relation to the breach of article 27.5. In this instance Rosberg is to answer to a charge of "exceeding the maximum time set by the FIA between the safety car line after the pit exit and safety car line before the pit entry at 13.05."

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Article 27.5 specifically states: "At no time may a car be driven unnecessarily slowly, erratically or in a manner which could be deemed potentially dangerous to other drivers or any other person. This will apply whether any such car is being driven on the track, the pit entry or the pitlane.

"In order to ensure that cars are not driven unnecessarily slowly on in laps during and after the end of qualifying, or during reconnaissance laps when the pit exit is opened for the race, drivers must stay below the maximum time set by the FIA between the safety car line after the pit exit and safety car line before the pit entry.

"The maximum time will be determined by the race director at each event after the first day of practice, but may be amended later in the event if deemed necessary. The time will normally be based upon 145% of the best dry P1 or P2 time."

Rosberg qualified second for the race at Silverstone, finishing three tenths of a second behind teammate Lewis Hamilton.

Originally on Autosport.com