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Infringement Car 63 Leaving The Track

United States Grand Prix · 2023 · 21 October 2023 · Doc 39

Driver
George Russell
Team
Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team
Session
Sprint

2023 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX

20 - 22 October 2023

The Stewards

From The Stewards

To The Team Manager, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team Document 39 Date 21 October 2023

Time 18:21 The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, have considered the following matter and determine the following:

No / Driver 63 - George Russell Competitor Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team

Time 17:08

Session Sprint Fact Car 63 left the track at T18 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 63 was attempting to pass Car 81 on the outside into Turn 15. In doing so Car 63 went off track and completed the overtaking off track. At no time while still being on track was Car 63 in front of Car 81 and therefore did not have the right to the line, but gained a lasting advantage by completing the overtaking off 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.

Felix Holter Andrew Mallalieu

Derek Warwick Dennis Dean

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