Offence Car 4 Unsafe Release
- Driver
- Lando Norris
- Team
- McLaren F1 Team
- Session
- Practice 3
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager,
McLaren F1 Team
Document 16 Date 16 March 2019 Time 15:49 2019 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 14 - 17 March 2019 The Stewards The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (document 13) and heard from the driver and team representative, have considered the following matter and determine the
following
No / Driver 4 - Lando Norris Competitor McLaren F1 Team
Time 14:01
Session Practice 3 Fact Unsafe release of car 4 from the garage at 14:01.
Offence Breach of Article 28.13 (a) of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Decision The competitor (McLaren F1 Team) is fined €5000. Reason The Stewards reviewed video evidence, heard from the driver of Car 4 (Lando Norris) and the team representative. Car No 88 had to take evasive action to avoid Car No 4 when Car No 4 was released from the garage. The team admitted that they released the car in an unsafe manner from the garage. Competitors are reminded of their right to appeal in accordance with Article 15 of the FIA International Sporting Code.