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Time 21:00 2021 AZERBAIJAN GRAND PRIX 3 - 6 June 2021 The Stewards Title Championship Points Description Championship Points · 2021 · 5 June 2021 · Doc 24

Driver
Lando Norris
Team
McLaren F1 Team
Session
Qualifying

From The Stewards

To The Team Manager,

McLaren F1 Team

Document 24

Date 05 June 2021

Time 18:53 2021 AZERBAIJAN GRAND PRIX 3 - 6 June 2021 The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (document 22) and heard from the driver and team representative, have considered the following matter and determine the following:

No / Driver 4 - Lando Norris Competitor McLaren F1 Team Time 16:19 Session Qualifying Fact Car 4 did not enter the Pit Lane and continued on track during a Red Flag Signal. Offence Breach of Article 31.6 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Decision Drop of 3 grid positions. 3 Penalty Points (8 points in a 12 month period) Reason The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 4 (Lando Norris) and team representatives and reviewed video and timing evidence. NOR was just on the long start-finish-straight when red flags were displayed. Consequently, red lights were flashing on a panel on the left guardrail and on the car's dashboard. During the hearing the driver admitted that he lifted the throttle, braked and was committed to and able to enter the pitlane. At that moment he was not sure what to do and asked his team over the radio. Although the team ordered him immediately to enter the pits, it was too late and NOR crossed the finish line one more time. The Stewards assume that if a red flag is not respected during qualifying, a drop of 5 grid positions is appropriate. However, if you consider that the driver only had a very short time to react due to his position on the track, a drop of 3 grid positions is sufficient as an exception. 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 limits.

The Stewards Gerd Ennser Achim Loth

Enrique Bernoldi Anar Shukurov

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