Infringement Haas Unsafe Release Of Car 27
Austrian Grand Prix · 2023 · 1 July 2023 · Doc 41
- Driver
- Nico Hulkenberg
- Team
- MoneyGram Haas F1 Team
- Session
- Sprint Shootout
2023 AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX
30 June - 02 July 2023
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager,
MoneyGram Haas F1 Team Document 41 Date 01 July 2023 Time 14:52
The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (document 37) and heard from the team representative, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 27 - Nico Hulkenberg Competitor MoneyGram Haas F1 Team Time 12:26 Session Sprint Shootout Fact The left rear wheel of Car 27 ran over the removed left front wheel as the car was released from the Pitstop. Infringement Breach of Article 34.14 a) of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Decision The competitor (MoneyGram Haas F1 Team) is fined €5,000 – Suspended until the end of the 2023 Formula One Championship on condition there is no further breach of Article 34.14 a) by the Team. Reason The Stewards heard from the team representative and reviewed video and in-car video evidence. The team representative presented a comprehensive report of the investigations carried out by the team concerning the incident. It was clear that this was an unfortunate and unique incident in which the removed front left wheel was held too close to the car and the driver also took a sharper angle of departure due to the car controller of the next team in the pit lane, standing further out towards the fast lane than normal. The Stewards were impressed with the quality of the team investigations and report, and in particular, the corrective actions proposed to avoid a similar incident in the future. These corrective actions involve a change of procedures and crew positioning during a pitstop. 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.
The Stewards Decisions of the Stewards are taken independently of the FIA and are based solely on the relevant regulations, guidelines and evidence presented.