Decision Car 24 Alleged Forcing Off Track
United States Grand Prix · 2023 · 21 October 2023 · Doc 41
- Driver
- Zhou Guanyu
- Team
- Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake
- Session
- Sprint
2023 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX
20 - 22 October 2023
The Stewards
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager, Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake Document 41 Date 21 October 2023
Time 18:46 The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 24 - Zhou Guanyu Competitor Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake
Time 17:22
Session Sprint Fact Car 24 forced Car 20 off the track at turn 1. Infringement Alleged breach of Appendix L, Chapter IV, Article 2 b) of the International Sporting Code. Decision No further action.
Reason The Stewards reviewed, video and in-car video evidence. Car 24 attempted a very late move on Car 20 up the inside into Turn 1, forcing Car 20 off track at the exit. Due to the track layout in that part of the track, Car 20 was able to stay alongside and maintain his position, essentially resulting in both cars ending up in the correct order and Car 24 giving back the position to Car 20. Taking all this into account the Stewards decide to take no further action. 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.