Infringement Car 24 Leaving The Track
United States Grand Prix · 2023 · 21 October 2023 · Doc 38
- 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 38 Date 21 October 2023
Time 18:19 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 17:25
Session Sprint Fact Car 24 left the track at T15 and gained a lasting advantage. Infringement Breach of Appendix L, Chapter IV, Article 2 c) of the International Sporting Code and Article 33.3 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations.
Decision 5 second time penalty. Reason The Stewards reviewed video, timing and in-car video evidence. Car 24 tried to overtake Car 20 on the inside into Turn 15, but was not able to complete the overtaking maneuver on track, left the track and gained a lasting advantage. The Stewards noted that Car 20 also went off track at the same time, but determined that this was a result of Car 24 preventing Car 20 from turning in. 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.