2024 CANADIAN GRAND PRIX

07 - 09 June 2024

The Stewards

From The Stewards

To All Teams, All Officials Document 63 Date 09 June 2024

Time 20:50 Title Decision - Octane Racing Group

Description Decision - Octane Racing Group Enclosed CAN DOC 63 - Promoter Decision.pdf

Felix Holter Loïc Bacquelaine

Derek Warwick Marcel Demers

2024 CANADIAN GRAND PRIX

07 – 09 June 2024

From The Stewards Document 63

To All Officials, All Teams Date 09 June 2024 Time 20:50

The Stewards, having received a report from the FIA Sporting Delegate and the Race Director, having examined video evidence, summoned and heard representatives of Octane Racing Group (the « Promoter »), have considered the following matter, and determine the following: Time 15:50

Session Race

Fact A large group of spectators managed to break the security lines and accessed the track in several areas while the race was finishing and cars were still on track. The security measures and/or security officers and/or equipment which were expected to be in place for the Event were not either enforced or were not sufficient resulting in an unsafe environment for the spectators and drivers. Offence Breach of Article 12.2.1.h of the 2024 FIA International Sporting Code (i.e. failure to take reasonable measures, thus resulting in an unsafe situation).

Reasoned Decision

1. The Stewards heard from representatives from the Promoter and from the FIA and considered the video evidence available on the above facts.

2. The Promoter candidly admitted that the safety measures in place did not achieve the goal to prevent spectators from entering the track. They concurred with the FIA Sporting Delegate and the Race Director report and agreed that this was an unacceptable situation.

3. The Promoter stated, in mitigation, that they would conduct a thorough investigation and take steps to remediate in time for the next event in Canada. They also expressed their disappointment as they had already invested significant resources in improving the safety measures, but apparently this did not have the desired effect.

4. In the circumstances, the Stewards hereby determine that:

• a. The Promoter breached Article 12.2.1.h of the 2024 FIA International Sporting Code.
• b. The Promoter urgently (i.e. at the latest by 30th September 2024) present a formal remediation plan to the FIA that adequately addresses the serious concerns above.

5. As this relates to serious issues around safety and security, the Stewards hereby request the FIA to review and comment on whether the abovementioned steps are adequate to address the concerns raised and to state if any further measure(s) need to be taken, as soon as possible. This should be done directly with the Promoter.

6. The Stewards reinforce the fact that the paramount goal needs to be to prevent the reoccurrence of such an incident and make it clear that a significant financial penalty will be imposed in case of any reoccurrence.

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 Marcel Demers

The Stewards