Offence Car 77 Causing A Collision
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 42
- Driver
- Valtteri Bottas
- Team
- Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team
- Session
- Race
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager,
Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Document 42
Date 01 August 2021 Time 16:26 2021 HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX 29 July - 1 August 2021 The Stewards The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 77 - Valtteri Bottas Competitor Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team
Time 15:03
Session Race Fact Causing an avoidable collision in turn 1. Offence Breach of Article 2 d) Chapter IV Appendix L of the FIA International Sporting Code.
Decision Drop of 5 grid positions at the drivers' next event 2 Penalty Points (4 points in a 12 month period) Reason The Stewards reviewed video. Immediately after the start, in the braking zone to turn 1, car 77 collided with the rear of car 4. The Stewards took into consideration the track conditions however the driver of car 77 was fully to blame for the collision. 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