Decision Car 23 Alleged Forcing Car 10 Off The Track
Chinese Grand Prix · 2024 · 21 April 2024 · Doc 68
- Driver
- Alexander Albon
- Team
- Williams Racing
- Session
- Race
2024 CHINESE GRAND PRIX
19 - 21 April 2024
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager,
Williams Racing Document 68 Date 21 April 2024 Time 18:30
The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 23 - Alexander Albon Competitor Williams Racing Time 15:10
Session Race
Fact Car 23 forced Car 10 off the track at Turn 14. Infringement Alleged breach of Appendix L, Chapter IV, Article 2 b) of the International Sporting Code. Decision No further action. Reason The Stewards reviewed positioning/marshalling system data, video, and in-car video evidence and determined that Car 23 did not force Car 10 off the track. Using the Driving Standard Guidelines as a point of reference, Car 23 clearly had its front axle at least alongside the mirror of the other car by the apex of the corner. The car was driven in a safe and controlled manner throughout the manoeuvre (entry, apex and exit) and did not, in our view, (deliberately) force the other car off the track at the exit. The line taken by Car 23 was a natural line for that corner and we could not expect Car 23, in these circumstances, to have taken a different line to create further space for Car 10. It also appears to us that Car 10 may have left the track briefly because the car bottomed out over the kerb. In the circumstances, we took no further action 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.
The Stewards Decisions of the Stewards are taken independently of the FIA and are based solely on the relevant regulations, guidelines and evidence presented.