Offence Car 1 T15 Incident With Car 4
Time 18:30 2022 JAPANESE GRAND PRIX 06 - 09 October 2022 The FIA Formula One Media Delegate · 2022 · 8 October 2022 · Doc 30
- Driver
- Max Verstappen
- Team
- Oracle Red Bull Racing
- Session
- Qualifying
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager,
Oracle Red Bull Racing
Document 30
Date 08 October 2022
Time 17:29 2022 JAPANESE GRAND PRIX 06 - 09 October 2022 The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (document 27 & 28) 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 15:50 Session Qualifying Fact Driver of car 1 lost control of the car in T15-T16 as car 4 was attempting to pass. Offence Breach of Article 33.4 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Decision Reprimand (Driving) This is the driver's first Reprimand of the Season.
Reason The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 1 (Max Verstappen), the driver of Car 4 (Lando Norris) and team representatives and reviewed video and timing evidence. The driver of car 1 was aware of car 55 in front and car 4 approaching from behind and decided to accelerate at precisely the same time as car 4 decided to overtake car 1. Unfortunately, due to lack of tyre temperature on car 1, the driver temporarily lost control of the car causing it to 'snap' anti-clockwise. The driver of car 4 stated that this was simply an unfortunate incident however it is the driver's responsibility to at all times maintain control of their car. Regarding penalty, all previous breaches of this nature have resulted in a Reprimand hence a similar penalty is imposed in this case. 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.