Infringement Car 10 Impeding Car 55
Spanish Grand Prix · 2023 · 3 June 2023 · Doc 33
- Driver
- Pierre Gasly
- Team
- BWT Alpine F1 Team
- Session
- Qualifying
2023 SPANISH GRAND PRIX
02 - 04 June 2023
The Stewards
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager, BWT Alpine F1 Team Document 33 Date 03 June 2023
Time 19:40 The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (documents 25 & 26) and heard from the drivers and team representatives, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 10 - Pierre Gasly Competitor BWT Alpine F1 Team
Time 16:14
Session Qualifying Fact Unnecessary impeding of Car 55 by Car 10 in turn 13. Infringment Breach of Article 37.5 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations.
Decision Drop of 3 grid positions for the next race in which the driver participates. Reason The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 10 (Pierre Gasly), the driver of Car 55 (Carlos Sainz), team representatives and reviewed positioning/marshalling system data, video, team radio and in-car video evidence. The driver of Car 10 stated he was aware that the second Ferrari (Car 55) was behind but felt he could do nothing to avoid impeding because of the high speed delta and closeness of Car 55 to Car 16. However it is the view of the Stewards that he could have moved further to the right at the exit of turn 13. 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.