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Infringement Car 21 Unsafe Release

British Grand Prix · 2023 · 8 July 2023 · Doc 37

Driver
Nyck de Vries
Team
Scuderia AlphaTauri
Session
Qualifying

2023 BRITISH GRAND PRIX

07 - 09 July 2023

The Stewards

From The Stewards

To The Team Manager, Scuderia AlphaTauri Document 37 Date 08 July 2023

Time 17:05 The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (document 31) and heard from the team representative, have considered the following matter and determine the

following:

No / Driver 21 - Nyck de Vries Competitor Scuderia AlphaTauri

Time 15:13

Session Qualifying Fact Unsafe release of car 21. Infringement Breach of Article 34.14 a) of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations.

Decision The competitor (Scuderia AlphaTauri) is fined €5,000. Reason The Stewards heard from the team representative of Car 21 (Nyck de Vries) and reviewed in-car video and CCTV evidence. De Vries released from his pit stop location into the path of Piastri who was driving in the fast lane during the first qualifying session. De Vries had to drive through the working lane to avoid colliding with Piastri, at a time when the pit lane was damp with low grip. The Stewards considered the release to be unsafe. 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.

Tim Mayer Felix Holter

Derek Warwick Nicky Moffitt

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