Offence Car 55 Impeding Car 23 In Turn 2
Time 18:55 2019 CANADIAN GRAND PRIX 6 - 9 June 2019 The Stewards Title Championship Points Description Championship Points · 2019 · 8 June 2019 · Doc 29
- Driver
- Carlos Sainz
- Team
- McLaren F1 Team
- Session
- Qualifying
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager,
McLaren F1 Team
Document 29
Date 08 June 2019 Time 16:33 2019 CANADIAN GRAND PRIX 6 - 9 June 2019 The Stewards The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (documents 25 and 26) and heard from the drivers and team representatives, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 55 - Carlos Sainz Competitor McLaren F1 Team
Time 14:08
Session Qualifying Fact Car 55 unnecessarily impeded car 23 at turn 2. Offence Breach of Article 31.5 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations.
Decision A drop of 3 grid positions in accordance with Article 31.4 of the Formula One Sporting Regulations. (1 penalty point awarded, 4 points in total for the 12 month period). Reason The Stewards reviewed video evidence and heard from the driver of car 55 (Carlos Sainz) and the driver of car 23 (Alexander Albon) and the team representatives. ALB was on a fast lap when he closed the gap to SAI, who was driving slowly on the racing line at Turn 2. SAI was on the radio with the Team, talking about tyres. The Team's warning about ALB approaching was given too late. Because of this, ALB had to abort his lap. 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.