Infringement Car 22 Forcing Another Driver Off The Track
Spanish Grand Prix · 2023 · 4 June 2023 · Doc 48
- Driver
- Yuki Tsunoda
- Team
- Scuderia AlphaTauri
- Session
- Race
2023 SPANISH GRAND PRIX
02 - 04 June 2023
The Stewards
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager, Scuderia AlphaTauri Document 48 Date 04 June 2023
Time 16:38 The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 22 - Yuki Tsunoda Competitor Scuderia AlphaTauri
Time 16:18
Session Race Fact Car 22 forced Car 24 off the track at turn 1. Infringment Breach of Appendix L, Chapter IV Article 2b of the International Sporting Code. Decision 5 second time penalty.
1 penalty point (total of 5 for the 12 month period) Reason The Stewards reviewed video, and in-car video evidence. Car 24 was in front at and after the apex of Turn 1 and hence under the Driving Standards Guidelines was entitled to racing room. Car 22 moved across to the outside of the corner, forcing Car 24 off the track. 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.