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Infringement Car 27 Incorrect Starting Location

Qatar Grand Prix · 2023 · 8 October 2023 · Doc 70

Driver
Nico Hulkenberg
Team
MoneyGram Haas F1 Team
Session
Race

2023 QATAR GRAND PRIX

06 - 08 October 2023

The Stewards

From The Stewards

To The Team Manager, MoneyGram Haas F1 Team Document 70 Date 08 October 2023

Time 20:32 The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, have considered the following matter and determine the following:

No / Driver 27 - Nico Hulkenberg Competitor MoneyGram Haas F1 Team

Time 20:03

Session Race Fact Incorrect starting location. Infringement Breach of Article 48.1 c) of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Decision 10 second time penalty.

Reason The Stewards reviewed video evidence, showing that at the time of the start signal, Car 27 was in the incorrect grid position. In fact Car 27 took the starting position that was allocated to Car 55 which was not able to start the race, so he started the race from P12 instead of P14. Due to the severity of the infringement compared to precedents in which cars were out of position by only small margins, a 10 seconds time penalty is imposed. 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.

Felix Holter Matteo Perini

Danny Sullivan David Domingo

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