Offence Car 31 Post Race Procedure
Date 01 August 2021 Time 23:50 2021 HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX 29 July - 1 August 2021 The Stewards Title Championship Points Description Championship Points · 2021 · 1 August 2021 · Doc 55
- Driver
- Esteban Ocon
- Team
- Alpine F1 Team
- Session
- Race
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager, Alpine F1 Team
Document 55
Date 01 August 2021
Time 19:21 2021 HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX 29 July - 1 August 2021 The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (document 50) and heard from the driver and team representative, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 31 - Esteban Ocon Competitor Alpine F1 Team Time 17:11
Session Race
Fact Did not follow the Race Director's Instruction. Offence Breach of Article 12.2.1.i) of the FIA International Sporting Code. Decision Reprimand (Non-driving) (This is the driver's 1st reprimand of the season) Reason The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 31 (Esteban Ocon) and team representative. Race Director's Note for the post-race procedure (Doc. 38) requires drivers who finish the race in the top three positions to return to pit lane and stop at the boards showing their positions located in front of the Race Control tower. OCO, who finished in 1st place, failed to do so and parked his car on the track near the end of the pit lane. During the hearing OCO explained that he missed the pit entry and figured that the best place to stop would be close to the pit exit. He apologized and confirmed to be more careful next time. The Stewards do not assess this as a breach of parc ferme regulations. OCO did not follow the RD's instructions however and therefor a penalty as stated above is appropriate. 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.