Decision Car 27 Leaving The Track In Turn 1
Time 10:31 2019 ITALIAN GRAND PRIX 5 - 8 September 2019 The Stewards · 2019 · 7 September 2019 · Doc 37
- Driver
- Nico Hulkenberg
- Team
- Renault F1 Team
- Session
- Qualifying
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager,
Renault F1 Team
Document 37 Date 07 September 2019 Time 18:50 2019 ITALIAN GRAND PRIX 5 - 8 September 2019 The Stewards The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (document 31) and heard from the driver and team representative, have considered the following matter and determine the
following:
No / Driver 27 - Nico Hulkenberg Competitor Renault F1 Team
Time 16:12
Session Qualifying Fact Alleged deliberately leaving the track without a justifiable reason. Offence Alleged breach of Article 27.3 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations.
Decision No further action. Reason The Stewards reviewed video evidence, GPS data and radio communications and heard from the driver of car 27 (Nico Hulkenberg) and the team representative. The driver stated that he was focussing his attention on the cars that were behind him and that he left it too late to turn the corner so he went straight ahead into the chicane. The stewards noted that he entered the corner at the same speed as he did on his previous fast lap. He was also in 3rd gear instead of 2nd gear which he used on his previous out lap. The Stewards note that the regulation refers to "deliberately" leaving the track and in this case we are unable to determine that the driver deliberately left the track. 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.