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Three-place grid penalty for Ocon after Russell block

Renault's Esteban Ocon has been handed a three-place grid penalty for the 70th Anniversary GP for blocking George Russell in qualifying. It was during Q1 when Russell approached the Renault of Ocon at speed who was traveling slowly on the racing line to overtake Antonio Giovinazzi in the Alfa Romeo. Russell jumped straight on to team radio to complain of Ocon's dangerous actions, whilst Renault acknowledged to their driver that they hadn't warned him that Russell in the Williams FW43 was approaching early enough, and so were already resigned to an incoming penalty. And that is exactly what happened with the Stewards' handing Ocon a three-place grid penalty shortly after qualifying...
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