Offence Car 5 Unsafe Release
Time 09:30 2022 CANADIAN GRAND PRIX 16 - 19 June 2022 The FIA Formula One Press Delegate Title Automobile Display Procedure · 2022 · 18 June 2022 · Doc 39
- Driver
- Sebastian Vettel
- Team
- Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant F1 Team
- Session
- Practice 1
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager,
Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant F1 Team Document 39 Date 18 June 2022 Time 11:20 2022 CANADIAN GRAND PRIX 16 - 19 June 2022 The Stewards The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (documents 19 & 20) and heard from the drivers and team representatives, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 5 - Sebastian Vettel Competitor Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant F1 Team
Time 17:00
Session Practice 1 Fact Unsafe release of car 5.
Offence Breach of Article 34.14 a) of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Decision The competitor (Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant F1 Team) is fined €5,000. Reason The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 5 (Sebastian Vettel), the driver of Car 20 (Kevin Magnussen), and team representatives, and examined video evidence. Car 20 had to brake in the fast lane to avoid Car 5 when Car 5 was released from the garage. Consistent with decisions in previous similar cases the Stewards impose a financial penalty on the team. 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.