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Offence Car 63 Unsafe Release

Time 11:30 2022 ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX 18 - 20 November 2022 The FIA Formula One Media Delegate · 2022 · 20 November 2022 · Doc 32

Driver
George Russell
Team
Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team
Session
Race

From The Stewards

To The Team Manager,

Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team

Document 32 Date 20 November 2022 Time 17:45 2022 ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX 18 - 20 November 2022 The Stewards The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, have considered the following matter and determine the following:

No / Driver 63 - George Russell Competitor Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team

Time 17:26

Session Race Fact Unsafe release.

Offence Breach of Article 34.14 a) of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Decision 5 second time penalty. Reason The Stewards reviewed multiple angles of video evidence. Car 63 was released from the pit stop position into the path of NOR who had to take evasive action to avoid a 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 Chapter 4 of the FIA Judicial and Disciplinary Rules, within the applicable time limits.

Garry Connelly Felix Holter

Vitantonio Liuzzi Mohamed Al Hashmi

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