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.