Offence Car 55 Impeding Car 24 In Turn 14
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 19
- Driver
- Carlos Sainz
- Team
- Scuderia Ferrari
- Session
- Practice 1
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager,
Scuderia Ferrari Document 19
Date 08 April 2022 Time 16:04 2022 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 7 - 10 April 2022 The Stewards The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (documents 14 & 15) and heard from the drivers and team representatives, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 55 - Carlos Sainz Competitor Scuderia Ferrari
Time 13:12
Session Practice 1 Fact Impeding of Car 24 by Car 55 at turn 14 Offence Breach of Article 37.5 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Decision Reprimand for the driver.
This is the driver's 1st Reprimand of the Season (Driving) Reason The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 55 (Carlos Sainz), the driver of Car 24 (Zhou Guanyu) and team representatives and examined video evidence. Car 55 was on his first lap of the session, having been delayed starting the session. Car 24 was on a push lap. SAI admitted that because of his issues getting onto the track that he was distracted and still getting adapted to the track. Additionally, there was a problem with his radio volume, which was also noted by the Stewards in their review, that prevented him from hearing calls from his team about ZHO's approach. SAI took evasive action as soon as he saw ZHO, but it was too late to avoid impeding him as SAI himself acknowledged. 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.