Offence Ferrari Unsafe Release Of Car 16
Time 21:02 2019 GERMAN GRAND PRIX 25 - 28 July 2019 The Stewards Title Championship Points Description Championship Points · 2019 · 28 July 2019 · Doc 50
- Driver
- Charles Leclerc
- Team
- Scuderia Ferrari
- Session
- Race
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager,
Scuderia Ferrari
Document 50
Date 28 July 2019 Time 17:45 2019 GERMAN GRAND PRIX 25 - 28 July 2019 The Stewards The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 16 - Charles Leclerc Competitor Scuderia Ferrari
Time 15:25
Session Race Fact Car 16 was released unsafely from a pit stop.
Offence Breach of Article 28.13 a) of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Decision The competitor (Scuderia Ferrari) is fined € 5,000. Reason The Stewards reviewed video evidence of the incident and determined that the car was released into the path of the approaching car 8. The cars made minor contact as a result. The Stewards did note that the driver Leclerc drove at an acute angle to avoid a tyre changer in the next pit and had no opportunity to drive in the merge area. 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.