Offence Car 5 Fuel
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 59
- Driver
- Sebastian Vettel
- Team
- Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Team
- Session
- Race
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager,
Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Team Document 59
Date 01 August 2021 Time 22:02 2021 HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX 29 July - 1 August 2021 The Stewards, having received a report from the Technical Delegate (document 56), summoned (document 57) and heard from the team representative, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 5 - Sebastian Vettel Competitor Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Team Time 20:02
Session Race
Fact A 1.0 litre sample of fuel was not able to be taken. Offence Breach of Article 6.6.2 of the FIA Formula One Technical Regulations. Decision Car 5 is disqualified from the results of the Race (Art. 12.4.1 m FIA International Sporting Code) Reason The Stewards heard from the team representative. After the race it was not possible to take a 1.0 litre sample of fuel from car 5. The team was given several opportunities to attempt to remove the required amount of fuel from the tank, however it was only possible to pump 0.3 litres out. During the hearing in presence of the FIA Technical Delegate and the FIA Technical Director the team principal of Aston Martin stated that there must be 1,44 litres left in the tank, but they are not able to get it out. This figure is calculated using the FFM or injector model. Given this situation, car No. 5 is not in compliance with the requirements of Art. 6.6 FIA Technical Regulations. According to Art. 6.6.2 competitors must ensure that a 1.0 litre sample of fuel may be taken from the car at any time. The procedure was followed however the 1.0 litre sample of fuel was unable to be taken. The Stewards determine to apply the standard penalty for technical infringements. Therefore they took into account, that it shall be no defence to claim that no performance advantage was obtained. 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.