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Decision Car 18 Alleged Impeding

Dutch Grand Prix · 2023 · 26 August 2023 · Doc 45

Driver
Lance Stroll
Team
Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant F1 Team
Session
Qualifying

2023 DUTCH GRAND PRIX

25 - 27 August 2023

From The Stewards

To The Team Manager,

Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant F1 Team Document 45 Date 26 August 2023 Time 18:50

The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (documents 36 & 37) and heard from the drivers and team representatives, have considered the following matter and determine the following:

No / Driver 18 - Lance Stroll Competitor Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant F1 Team Time 15:10 Session Qualifying Fact Car 18 allegedly unnecessarily impeded Car 44 in turn 13 at 15:10 Infringement 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 18 (Lance Stroll), the driver of Car 44 (Lewis Hamilton), team representatives and reviewed positioning/marshalling system data, video, team radio and in-car video evidence. Stroll was on a prep lap and Hamilton was on a fast lap both approaching Turn 13. The stewards observed that Stroll had stayed out of the way of several cars from Turn 10 through Turn 12. He then started accelerating for the next lap early enough that he should have not impeded Hamilton. His speed at the apex of Turn 13 was similar to fast cars at that point. However, at the exit of Turn 13 he had not gained enough momentum and affected Hamilton's lap. In the opinion of the stewards, while Hamilton was impeded, Stroll's behaviour did not rise to the level of "unnecessarily impeding" as specified in the Regulations. 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.

Tim Mayer Felix Holter

Derek Warwick Marc Boonman

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