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Offence Car 1 Practice Start Infringement

Time 09:30 2022 BELGIAN GRAND PRIX 25 - 28 August 2022 The FIA Formula One Media Delegate · 2022 · 27 August 2022 · Doc 40

Driver
Max Verstappen
Team
Oracle Red Bull Racing
Session
Practice 2

From The Stewards

To The Team Manager,

Oracle Red Bull Racing

Document 40

Date 27 August 2022 Time 09:45 2022 BELGIAN GRAND PRIX 25 - 28 August 2022 The Stewards The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (document 33) and heard from the driver and team representative, have considered the following matter, and determine

the following:

No / Driver 1 - Max Verstappen Competitor Oracle Red Bull Racing

Time 17:59

Session Practice 2 Fact Failure to follow item 12 of the Race Director's Event Notes.

Offence Breach of Article 12.2.1.i) of the FIA International Sporting Code. Decision Warning for the driver. Reason The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 1 (Max Verstappen) and team representative and reviewed video evidence. At 17:59 during second practice, the driver of car 1 passed a car that was in line to do practice starts and cut into the line to do a practice start, thereby not leaving in the order he arrived. This is a breach of the Race Director's Event Notes and the Stewards issue a Warning. 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.

Tim Mayer Matteo Perini

Enrique Bernoldi Yves Bacquelaine

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