Offence Car 18 Leaving The Track And Gaining An Advantage
Emilia Romagna Grand Prix · 2021 · 18 April 2021 · Doc 59
- Driver
- Lance Stroll
- Team
- Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Team
- Session
- Race
From The Stewards To The Team Manager,
Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Team Document 59
Date 18 April 2021 Time 19:44 2021 EMILIA ROMAGNA GRAND PRIX 15 - 18 April 2021 The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (documents 55 & 56) and heard from the drivers and team representatives, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 18 - Lance Stroll Competitor Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Team Time 15:22
Session Race
Fact Car 18 left the track and gained a lasting advantage passing Car 10. Offence Breach of Art 27.3 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Decision 5 Second time penalty (1 Penalty Point, 4 in a twelve month period) Reason The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 18 (Lance Stroll), the driver of Car 10 (Pierre Gasly) and the team representatives and reviewed multiple angles of video evidence. The Stewards were informed after the race of an alleged breach. Having reviewed the video and heard from the drivers, the Stewards conclude that Car 18 was not able to complete his pass on car 10 at Turn 2/3 without leaving the track completely shortcutting turn 3 and returning on the track ahead of car 10. He then failed to give the position back. In hearing from the drivers the Stewards accepted that car 18 was ahead of car 10 at the point he left the track, but that he was in that position because of a manoeuvre that he was not able to complete on the track given the wet conditions. 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.