Decision Alleged Impeding Of Car 16
Canadian Grand Prix · 2023 · 17 June 2023 · Doc 45
- Driver
- Yuki Tsunoda
- Team
- Scuderia AlphaTauri
- Session
- Qualifying
2023 CANADIAN GRAND PRIX
16 - 18 June 2023
The Stewards
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager, Scuderia AlphaTauri Document 45 Date 17 June 2023
Time 19:47 The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 22 - Yuki Tsunoda Competitor Scuderia AlphaTauri
Time 16:14
Session Qualifying Fact Car 22 appeared to impede Car 16 in turn 13. Infringment Alleged breach of Article 37.5 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Decision No further action. Reason The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 22 (Yuki Tsunoda), the driver of Car 16
(Charles Leclerc), team representatives and reviewed positioning/marshalling system data, video, timing, telemetry, team radio and in-car video evidence. Car 22 was slowed by Car 2 in the area of Turn 10 and as a result aborted his push lap partway down the straight between Turns 12 and 13. Meanwhile Car 16 was on a push lap closing rapidly. The driver of Car 16 stated that he backed off "as a precaution" and conceded that this was a difficult situation for the team of Car 22 to manage, in the short distance prior to Turn 13. Accordingly we determine that Car 22 did not unnecessarily impede Car 16. 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.