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Offence Car 99 Impeding Car 18

Time 19:00 2019 HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX 1 - 4 August 2019 The Stewards Title Championship Points Description Championship Points · 2019 · 3 August 2019 · Doc 21

Driver
Antonio Giovinazzi
Team
Alfa Romeo Racing
Session
Qualifying

From The Stewards

To The Team Manager,

Alfa Romeo Racing

Document 21

Date 03 August 2019

Time 17:26 2019 HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX 1 - 4 August 2019 The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (documents 18 and 19) and heard from the drivers and team representatives, have considered the following matter and determine the following:

No / Driver 99 - Antonio Giovinazzi Competitor Alfa Romeo Racing Time 15:09 Session Qualifying Fact Car 99 unnecessarily impeded car 18 between turns 4 and 5. 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 the 12 month period). Reason The Stewards reviewed video, audio, GPS and telemetry evidence and heard from the driver of car 99 (Antonio Giovinazzi) and the driver of car 18 (Lance Stroll) and the team representatives. Notwithstanding the fact that the team incorrectly informed the driver of car 99 that he was "in phase" with car 18, when in fact car 18 was on a push lap, it is the driver's responsibility to ensure that on an in lap, he makes all reasonable endeavours to watch for following cars that are on a push lap and to ensure they are not impeded.  It was noted that car 99 was shown a blue flashing light halfway between turns 3 and 4. Telemetry and GPS data confirmed that car 18 lost considerable time through the section of track involved.  The Stewards believe the driver of car 99 could, and should, have moved from the racing line prior to Turn 4.  Accordingly, the driver unnecessarily impeded car 99. 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.

The Stewards Garry Connelly Paolo Longoni

Danny Sullivan Lajos Herczeg

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