Offence Car 24 Leaving The Track And Gaining An Advantage
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix · 2022 · 27 March 2022 · Doc 53
- Driver
- Zhou Guanyu
- Team
- Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN
- Session
- Race
From The Stewards To The Team Manager,
Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN Document 53
Date 27 March 2022 Time 22:23 2022 SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX 24 - 27 March 2022 The Stewards The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 24 - Zhou Guanyu Competitor Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN
Time 20:10
Session Race Fact Car 24 overtook Car 23 by braking late and leaving the track at Turn 1 thereby gaining a lasting advantage. Offence Breach of Article 33.3 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations.
Decision 5 second time penalty 1 penalty point (total of 1 for the 12 month period). Reason The Stewards reviewed the video evidence and determined that Car 24 attempted an overtake on Car 23 by braking very late. In doing so, he locked up and was not able to remain on the track and he left the track to maintain his position. In doing so, he gained a lasting advantage and remained ahead of Car 23. The advantage was not negated by giving the position back at the earliest available opportunity or at all.
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.