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Infringement Car 24 False Start

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix · 2024 · 8 December 2024 · Doc 48

Driver
Zhou Guanyu
Team
Kick Sauber F1 Team
Session
Race

2024 ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX

06 - 08 December 2024

The Stewards

From The Stewards

To The Team Manager, Kick Sauber F1 Team Document 48 Date 08 December 2024

Time 18:06 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 Kick Sauber F1 Team

Time 17:03

Session Race

Fact False start.

Infringement Breach of Article 48.1 a) of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Decision 5 second time penalty.

Reason The Stewards reviewed video and in-car video evidence. Car 24 moved after the four second light was illuminated and before the start signal was given, this being a breach of Art. 48.1 a). The Stewards acknowledge that the movement was very slight and no significant sporting advantage was gained and therefore impose the least severe penalty applicable to such infringement. 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 Loïc Bacquelaine

Derek Warwick Mohammed Al Hashmi

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