Decision Car 31 Allegedly Ignoring Yellow Flags
Document 5 Date 20 October 2022 Time 13:35 2022 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX 20 - 23 October 2022 The FIA Formula One Media Delegate · 2022 · 23 October 2022 · Doc 52
- Driver
- Esteban Ocon
- Team
- BWT Alpine F1 Team
- Session
- Race
From The Stewards To The Team Manager,
BWT Alpine F1 Team
Document 52
Date 23 October 2022
Time 17:14 2022 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX 20 - 23 October 2022 The Stewards The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 31 - Esteban Ocon Competitor BWT Alpine F1 Team
Time 14:44
Session Race Fact Overtook car 47 between T11 and T12 under yellow flags.
Offence Alleged breach of Article 2.5.5 b), Appendix H of the International Sporting Code. Decision No further action. Reason The Stewards reviewed video evidence and noted that whilst the overtaking manoeuvre did occur, the driver of car 31 gave the position back. It was noted that the overtaking was a result of the cars in front having to slow unexpectedly to avoid debris on the track. 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.