Offence Car 11 Impeding Car 8 In P3
BELGIAN GRAND PRIX 27 - 30 August 2020 · 2020 · 29 August 2020 · Doc 24
- Driver
- Sergio Perez
- Team
- BWT Racing Point F1 Team
- Session
- Practice 3
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager,
BWT Racing Point F1 Team
Document 24
Date 29 August 2020 Time 13:58 2020 BELGIAN GRAND PRIX 27 - 30 August 2020 The Stewards The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (document 21) and heard from the driver and team representative, have considered the following matter and determine the
following:
No / Driver 11 - Sergio Perez Competitor BWT Racing Point F1 Team
Time 12:58
Session Practice 3 Fact Impeding car 8 Offence Breach of Article 31.5 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Decision Warning (in accordance with Art. 12.3.1.a of the International Sporting Code).
Reason The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 11 (Sergio Perez) and team representative and have reviewed multiple angles of video evidence, and radio calls to the drivers. It was obvious that Car 11 unnecessarily impeded Car 8. The driver of Car 11 conceded that he had been warned by the team of the approach of Car 8 and had accelerated in order to try to give Car 11 "a tow". He conceded he could have moved off line. The Stewards note that normally action is not taken in relation to impeding in Free Practice sessions however in view of the emphasis that has been placed on this by the Race Director, it was decided to issue a formal Warning in this case, and to also note that as always, particular attention will be paid to impeding during Qualification. 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 10.1.1 of the FIA Judicial and Disciplinary Rules, within the applicable time