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Decision Car 11 Alleged Unsafe Release

Time 19:00 2019 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 14 - 17 March 2019 Appendix 1, Part B of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations for this Event ("Sporting Regulations"), specifies that Mr Charlie Whiting shall be the Race Director, the Safety Delegate and the Permanent Starter. In accordance with Article 11.9.3b of the FIA International Sporting Code, the Sporting Regulations shall hereby be amended to reflect Mr Michael Masi as the Race Director, Safety Delegate and Permanent Starter for this Event. · 2019 · 16 March 2019 · Doc 21

Driver
Sergio Perez
Team
SportPesa Racing Point F1 Team
Session
Qualifying

From The Stewards

To The Team Manager,

SportPesa Racing Point F1 Team

Document 21 Date 16 March 2019 Time 20:03 2019 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 14 - 17 March 2019 The Stewards The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (document 19) and heard from the driver and team representative, have considered the following matter and determine the

following:

No / Driver 11 - Sergio Perez Competitor SportPesa Racing Point F1 Team

Time 17:15

Session Qualifying

Fact Alleged unsafe release of Car 11 from the garage at 17:15 & 17:56. Offence Alleged breach of Article 28.13 (a) of the 2019 FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Decision No further action. Reason The Stewards reviewed video evidence, heard from the driver of Car 11 (Sergio Perez) and the team representative and determined that no further action will be taken. The release of Car 11 was not unsafe in the circumstances

Nish Shetty Dennis Dean

Danny Sullivan Steve Chopping

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