Infringement Alfa Romeo Thursday Media Commitments
Dutch Grand Prix · 2023 · 25 August 2023 · Doc 14
- Driver
- Valtteri Bottas
- Team
- Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake
2023 DUTCH GRAND PRIX
25 - 27 August 2023
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager,
Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake Document 14 Date 25 August 2023 Time 11:20
The Stewards, having received a report from the Media Delegate, summoned (document 8) and heard from team representative, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 77 - Valtteri Bottas Competitor Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake Time 13:30 Fact Late attendance of the Thursday media commitments. Infringement Breach of Article 19.1 a) of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Decision Team reprimand. Reason The Stewards received a report from the Media Delegate that the the driver of Car 77 (Valterri Bottas), was late for the Thursday media commitments at the TV Pen. The Stewards heard from the driver, team representative and team media representative and determined that the driver was indeed late for the TV Pen Interviews. The team representatives explained that they had swapped the commitment schedules of their two drivers and had not informed Bottas where he was supposed to be early enough. They also noted that they stayed additional time to ensure that all media had the opportunity to talk to him. The FIA Media Delegate informed the Stewards that the team and driver are generally diligent in their attendance at these commitments. As this appears to be a team error the Stewards determined that the most appropriate penalty would be a reprimand to the team rather than to the driver, with the warning that further penalties may be considered in case of repetition. 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.