Decision Car 18 Alleged Impeding Of Car 20 At Turn 3
Time 17:45 2022 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 7 - 10 April 2022 The FIA Formula One Race Director Title Automobile Display Procedure · 2022 · 8 April 2022 · Doc 20
- Driver
- Lance Stroll
- Team
- Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant F1 Team
- Session
- Practice 1
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager,
Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant F1 Team
Document 20 Date 08 April 2022 Time 16:04 2022 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 7 - 10 April 2022 The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (documents 16 & 17) 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 Aramco Cognizant F1 Team Time 13:32 Session Practice 1 Fact Impeding of Car 20 by Car 18 at turn 3. Offence Alleged breach of Article 37.5 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Decision No further action Reason The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 18 (Lance Stroll), the driver of Car 20 (Kevin Magnussen) and team representatives and examined video and team radio evidence.
MAG was on a second consecutive push lap. STR was on a cool down lap. STR was told by his team that MAG was in phase with him and not on a push lap, because they had not recognized his double push lap program at that early point on the lap. STR did not attempt to stay out of MAG's way, as he could not determine that he was actually on a push lap from the short period of time he was visible in his mirrors. He, therefore, relied on his team's radio calls. The stewards recognize the difficulty the teams have in recognizing "non-standard" programs such as this in practice and choose to take no further action.
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.