Offence Car 23 Turn 1 Incident With Car 18
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix · 2022 · 27 March 2022 · Doc 56
- Driver
- Alexander Albon
- Team
- Williams Racing
- Session
- Race
From The Stewards To The Team Manager,
Williams Racing
Document 56
Date 27 March 2022
Time 22:50 2022 SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX 24 - 27 March 2022 The Stewards The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (documents 50 & 51) and heard from the drivers and team representatives, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 23 - Alexander Albon Competitor Williams Racing
Time 21:24
Session Race Fact Collision with Car 18 in turn 1 of lap 48. Offence Breach of Article 2 (d) Chapter IV Appendix L of the FIA International Sporting Code.
Decision Drop of 3 grid positions at the driver's next event. 2 penalty points (total of 2 for the 12 month period). Reason The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 23 (Alexander Albon), the driver of car 18 (Lance Stroll), team representatives and examined video evidence in relation to the collision. Car 23 was attempting to overtake Car 18 on the inside by braking late. In executing the overtaking manoeuvre, Car 23 locked up and collided with Car 18 at the apex of the corner. We determined that Car 23 was wholly or predominantly to blame for the
collision. 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.