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Infringement Sauber Car 77 Pit Stop

Australian Grand Prix · 2024 · 24 March 2024 · Doc 53

Driver
Valtteri Bottas
Team
Kick Sauber F1 Team
Session
Race

2024 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX

22 - 24 March 2024

The Stewards

From The Stewards

To The Team Manager, Kick Sauber F1 Team Document 53 Date 24 March 2024

Time 19:25 The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (document 46) and heard from the team representative, have considered the following matter and determine the

following:

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

Time 15:54

Session Race Fact Pit stop equipment in the fast lane.

Infringement Breach of Article 12.2.1 h) of the FIA International Sporting Code. Decision The competitor (Kick Sauber F1 Team) is fined €5,000. Reason The Stewards heard from the team representative and reviewed video evidence. The team lost control of a wheel nut during a pit stop causing a potentially dangerous condition in the pit lane during the race. 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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