Decision Car 44 Alleged Failure To Slow Under Yellow Flags
Mexico City Grand Prix · 2023 · 28 October 2023 · Doc 39
- Driver
- Lewis Hamilton
- Team
- Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team
- Session
- Qualifying
2023 MEXICO CITY GRAND PRIX
27 - 29 October 2023
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager,
Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team Document 39 Date 28 October 2023 Time 18:52
The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (document 28) and heard from the driver and team representative, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 44 - Lewis Hamilton Competitor Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team Time 15:17 Session Qualifying Fact Car 44 appeared to fail to comply with a yellow flag in turn 3. Infringement Alleged breach of Appendix H, Article 2.5.5 b) of the International Sporting Code. Decision No further action. Reason The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 44 (Lewis Hamilton), team representative and reviewed positioning/marshalling system data, video, timing, telemetry, team radio and in-car video evidence. The on board video clearly shows there is no light or flag displayed to Car 44 on the straight into Turn 1, then a green light shows as he enters Turn 2, which is followed by 2 pulses of a yellow light then moments later, the light panel is blank. The driver was slightly slower in the mini sector than on his previous push lap. Our determination is that there was no breach of 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.