Decision Car 20 Alleged Pit Exit Incident
Time 10:45 2022 AZERBAIJAN GRAND PRIX 9 - 12 June 2022 The FIA Formula One Press Delegate Title Automobile Display Procedure · 2022 · 11 June 2022 · Doc 31
- Driver
- Kevin Magnussen
- Team
- Haas F1 Team
- Session
- Qualifying
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager,
Haas F1 Team
Document 31
Date 11 June 2022
Time 21:07 2022 AZERBAIJAN GRAND PRIX 9 - 12 June 2022 The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (document 25) and heard from the driver and team representative, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 20 - Kevin Magnussen Competitor Haas F1 Team Time 18:15 Session Qualifying Fact Car 20 did not leave the end of the pit lane in the order in which it arrived in the fast lane. Offence Alleged breach of Article 34.8 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Decision No further action. Reason The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 20 (Kevin Magnussen), and the team representative, and examined video and radio calls. The team manager of Car 20 explained that the team prepared the cars for the session in the normal manner and timeframe but that other cars lined up very early for the start of that session. The Stewards accept that the positioning of the pit garage for the team made it impossible in the circumstances for either team car to line up in order in the fast lane, in view of number of cars that were already there. It is noted that both cars departed in a safe manner, and further that it would have been extremely difficult, if not impossible, for the team to determine which order the cars should depart, leaving the only option as starting behind all other cars. This effectively means that teams allocated pits at the exit of the pit lane will always have to exit last unless they choose to leave their garage significantly earlier. The Stewards recommend that this particular regulation be examined, as this case is almost identical to that involving Williams Racing in Mexico 2021, where no further action was taken. 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.