Offence Car 55 Driving Unnessarily Slowly
Time 10:31 2019 ITALIAN GRAND PRIX 5 - 8 September 2019 The Stewards · 2019 · 7 September 2019 · Doc 43
- Driver
- Carlos Sainz
- Team
- McLaren F1 Team
- Session
- Qualifying
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager,
McLaren F1 Team
Document 43 Date 07 September 2019 Time 20:42 2019 ITALIAN GRAND PRIX 5 - 8 September 2019 The Stewards The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (document 35) and heard from the driver and team representative, have considered the following matter and determine the
following:
No / Driver 55 - Carlos Sainz Competitor McLaren F1 Team
Time 16:12
Session Qualifying Fact Driving unnecessarily slowly. Offence Breach of Article 27.4 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations.
Decision Reprimand. 1st Reprimand of the current season (Driving). Reason The Stewards reviewed video evidence, GPS data and radio communications and heard from the driver of car 55 (Carlos Sainz) and the team representative. The driver conceded that he drove "unnecessarily slowly" because he wanted to "get a tow" for his qualifying lap. He also pointed out that in his opinion other drivers drove slowly. However, the Stewards believe that the driver of Car 55 played a significant role in the banking up of cars at a critical stage of the final out lap for Q3. The Stewards strongly recommend that the FIA expedite a solution to this type of situation. 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.