Decision Car 5 Alleged Driving Unnessarily Slowly On An In Lap
Time 22:05 2019 BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX 28 - 31 March 2019 The Stewards Title Championship Points Description Championship Points · 2019 · 30 March 2019 · Doc 27
- Driver
- Sebastian Vettel
- Team
- Scuderia Ferrari Mission Winnow
- Session
- Qualifying
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager,
Scuderia Ferrari Mission Winnow
Document 27 Date 30 March 2019 Time 21:44 2019 BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX 28 - 31 March 2019 The Stewards The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (document 24) and heard from the driver and team representative, reviewed telemetry from car 5, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 5 - Sebastian Vettel Competitor Scuderia Ferrari Mission Winnow
Time 18:13
Session Qualifying Fact Alleged driving unnecessarily slowly on an in lap during Qualifying. Offence Alleged breach of Article 27.4 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations and failing
to observe the Race Director's instruction, document 2 (item 16.1). Decision No further action. Reason The Stewards reviewed timing evidence and heard from the driver of car 5 (Sebastian Vettel) and the team representative. The driver stated he was on a push lap and, when coming into turn 1, he heavily flatspotted both front tyres. He aborted the lap however the car was experiencing severe vibrations (as evidenced by the telemetry tabled in evidence). As a result, the driver could not maintain the speed required to meet the requirement to stay below the maximum time specified in Document 16 of 1.55.0s between the Safety Car lines. Competitors are reminded of their right to appeal in accordance with Article 15 of the FIA International Sporting Code.