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Infringement Car 55 Failure To Follow Race Directors Instructions

Australian Grand Prix · 2024 · 23 March 2024 · Doc 28

Driver
Carlos Sainz
Team
Scuderia Ferrari
Session
Practice 3

2024 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX

22 - 24 March 2024

The Stewards

From The Stewards

To The Team Manager, Scuderia Ferrari Document 28 Date 23 March 2024

Time 14:44 The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (document 27) and heard from the driver and team representative, have considered the following matter and determine

the following:

No / Driver 55 - Carlos Sainz Competitor Scuderia Ferrari

Time 13:32

Session Practice 3 Fact Completed a practice start before taking the end of session signal. Infringement Breach of Article 12.2.1 i) of the International Sporting Code, non-compliance with Race Director's Event Note (item 10, document 3). Decision Reprimand (Driving).

Reason The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 55 (Carlos Sainz), team representative and reviewed positioning data, team radio and video. Car 55 performed a practice start in violation of the Race Director's Event Notes, which only permit a practice start once the car has crossed the Line. Car 55 had not crossed the line, and while the Stewards recognized that the situation ahead of him was confusing, consistent with prior decisions, they issue a Reprimand (Driving).

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.

Tim Mayer Matteo Perini

Johnny Herbert Matthew Selley

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