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Infringement Car 1 Impeding Of Car 22

Singapore Grand Prix · 2023 · 17 September 2023 · Doc 32

Driver
Max Verstappen
Team
Oracle Red Bull Racing
Session
Qualifying

2023 SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX

15 - 17 September

From The Stewards

To The Team Manager,

Oracle Red Bull Racing Document 32 Date 17 September 2023 Time 00:42

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

No / Driver 1 - Max Verstappen Competitor Oracle Red Bull Racing Time 21:57 Session Qualifying Fact Car 1 unnecessarily impeding Car 22 between Turns 3 and 4 at 21:57. Infringement Breach of Article 37.5 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Decision Reprimand (Driving). This is the driver's 2nd reprimand of the season. The competitor (Oracle Red Bull Racing) is fined €5,000. Reason The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 1 ( Max Verstappen), team representative and reviewed positioning/marshalling system data, video, team radio and in-car video evidence. Just prior to Car 22 passing Car 1, the driver of Car 1 saw the car behind approaching and moved to the left, however quite late. The team admitted that there was poor communication on its part and that it did not advise its driver until Car 22 was alongside. The Stewards reviewed a number of impeding and alleged impeding incident from this current season and consistent with previous decisions in relation to the severity of the breach, impose a penalty of a Reprimand on the driver and a fine on the Competitor. It was noted that the representative of Car 22 chose not to attend the Hearing. 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.

Garry Connelly Matteo Perini

Vitantonio Liuzzi Paul Ng

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