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Decision Car 5 Alleged Impeding Of Car 10 In Turn 1

Time 00:10 2021 ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX 9 - 12 December 2021 The Stewards Title Championship Points Description Championship Points · 2021 · 11 December 2021 · Doc 38

Driver
Sebastian Vettel
Team
Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Team
Session
Qualifying

From The Stewards

To The Team Manager,

Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Team

Document 38 Date 11 December 2021 Time 21:01 2021 ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX 9 - 12 December 2021 The Stewards The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (documents 29 & 30) and heard from the drivers and team representatives, have considered the following matter and determine the following:

No / Driver 5 - Sebastian Vettel Competitor Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Team

Time 17:34

Session Qualifying Fact Alleged Impeding of Car 10 by Car 5 in Turn 1.

Offence Alleged breach of Article 31.5 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Decision No further action. Reason The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 5 (Sebastian Vettel), the driver of Car 10 (Pierre Gasly) and team representatives, and examined video, team radio and telemetry evidence. The Stewards note that almost certainly there was "dirty air" created by Car 5 which did have an "impact" on Car 10 however the Stewards determine that this does not amount to "unnecessarily impeding". 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 Chapter 4 of the FIA Judicial and Disciplinary Rules, within the applicable time limits.

Garry Connelly Felix Holter

Derek Warwick Mohamed Al Hashmi

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