Infringement Car 31 Unsafe Release
Austrian Grand Prix · 2023 · 2 July 2023 · Doc 60
- Driver
- Esteban Ocon
- Team
- BWT Alpine F1 Team
- Session
- Race
2023 AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX
30 June - 02 July 2023
The Stewards
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager, BWT Alpine F1 Team Document 60 Date 02 July 2023
Time 15:52 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 15:21
Session Race Fact Unsafe release of car 31 Infringement Breach of Article 34.14 a) of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations
Decision 5 second time penalty Reason The Stewards reviewed video and in-car video evidence. Car 2 was seen to have to significantly slow to avoid Car 31 which was exiting the pit whilst Car 2 was attempting to enter the pit box. Video also showed that Car 31 was released after Car 2 had passed the relevant pit lane marker. 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.
Decisions of the Stewards are taken independently of the FIA and are based solely on the relevant regulations, guidelines and evidence presented.