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Offence Car 88 Unsafel Release From A Pit Stop

Time 20:03 2019 BRAZILIAN GRAND PRIX 14 - 17 November 2019 The Stewards Title Championship Points Description Championship Points · 2019 · 17 November 2019 · Doc 34

Driver
Robert Kubica
Team
ROKiT Williams Racing
Session
Race

From The Stewards

To The Team Manager,

ROKiT Williams Racing Document 34

Date 17 November 2019 Time 15:08 2019 BRAZILIAN GRAND PRIX 14 - 17 November 2019 The Stewards The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, have considered the following matter and determine the following:

No / Driver 88 - Robert Kubica Competitor ROKiT Williams Racing

Time 14:39

Session Race Fact Unsafe release of car 88 from a pit stop. Offence Breach of Article 28.13 a) of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Decision 5 second time penalty

2 penalty points imposed (total of 2 in the 12 month period) Reason The Stewards reviewed video evidence from multiple angles including on-board cameras, broadcast, pit stop and pit lane cameras. Car 33 had completed its pit stop and was driving down the pit lane in the fast lane. Car 88 was completing its stop. The Stewards determined that the team of Car 88 released Car 88 before Car 33 reached the guide boards, and the Stewards determined that the time of the release by the team was appropriate. However, Car 88 was slow to depart its pit stop location and then when Car 33 was already alongside, swerved towards the fast lane and Car 33 had to swerve towards the pit wall and slow to avoid a collision. The Stewards therefore determined that this was an - Unsafe Release from a pit stop where the driver is at fault - and ordered a five second penalty on Car 88. Competitors are reminded that they have the right to appeal certain decisions of the Stewards, in accordance with Article 15 of the FIA International Sporting Code and Article 9.1.1 of the FIA Judicial and Disciplinary Rules, within the applicable time limits.

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