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Infringement Car 77 Causing A Collision 2Nd

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix · 2024 · 8 December 2024 · Doc 50

Driver
Valtteri Bottas
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 50 Date 08 December 2024

Time 18:42 The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, have considered the following matter and determine the following:

No / Driver 77 - Valtteri Bottas Competitor Kick Sauber F1 Team

Time 17:49

Session Race Fact Car 77 caused a collision with Car 20 in turn 6. Infringement Breach of Appendix L, Chapter IV, Article 2 d) of the FIA International Sporting Code. Decision Drop of 5 grid positions for the next Race in which the driver participates. 3 penalty points (total of 5 for the 12 month period).

Reason The Stewards reviewed video and in-car video evidence. Car 77 was on the inside of Car 20 on the approach to Turn 6, misjudged his braking significantly and collided with Car 20 which was entering the corner on the regular racing line. As Car 77 retired from the race, the Steward determine that a grid drop is warranted which is the equivalent of a drive-through penalty and three penalty points are warranted due to the significant misjudgement of the driver. 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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