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Decision Car 1 Alleged Driving Unnecessarily Slowly

Austrian Grand Prix · 2024 · 29 June 2024 · Doc 50

Driver
Max Verstappen
Team
Oracle Red Bull Racing
Session
Qualifying

2024 AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX

28 - 30 June 2024

The Stewards

From The Stewards

To The Team Manager, Oracle Red Bull Racing Document 50 Date 29 June 2024

Time 19:45 The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, have considered the following matter and determine the following:

No / Driver 1 - Max Verstappen Competitor Oracle Red Bull Racing

Time 16:57

Session Qualifying Fact Allegedly driving unnecessarily slowly. Infringement Alleged breach of Article 33.4 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Decision No further action.

Reason The Stewards reviewed video and timing evidence. Despite the fact that Car 1 exited the pits slowly and made up a gap of approx. 14 seconds to the car in front of him, the Stewards determine that in this case no other car was directly affected by this in their attempts to set a lap time. In addition to that, it is noted that other cars were making similar gaps on track at this point in time. However, as this type of incident could in different circumstances potentially prevent other drivers from setting a lap time at the end of a session, the Stewards recommend that consideration be given to setting a maximum gap time during qualifying. 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 Matthew Selley

Johnny Herbert Wilhelm Singer

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