Infringement Alpine Unsafe Incident During A Pit Stop
Chinese Grand Prix · 2024 · 21 April 2024 · Doc 75
- Driver
- Pierre Gasly
- Team
- BWT Alpine F1 Team
- Session
- Race
2024 CHINESE GRAND PRIX
19 - 21 April 2024
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager,
BWT Alpine F1 Team Document 75 Date 21 April 2024 Time 19:48
The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (document 62) and heard from the driver and team representative, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 10 - Pierre Gasly Competitor BWT Alpine F1 Team Time 15:22
Session Race
Fact Unsafe incident during a pit stop. Infringement Breach of Article 3.2 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Decision The competitor (BWT Alpine F1 Team) is fined €10,000. Reason The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 10 (Pierre Gasly), team representative and reviewed positioning/marshalling system data, video, timing, team radio and incar video evidence and determined that the driver of Car 10 was given the green light to exit his pit box. However, the right rear tyre had not been properly fitted. The electronic systems that monitor if a tyre was properly fitted did not pick that up. In addition, a team member incorrectly clicked the button to release the car, despite the tyre not being fitted properly. As soon as the team realised the problem, they stopped the car, and prevented the car from leaving the pit box. In all of this, a team member fell backwards and was lightly injured. The team member was able to continue with his duties for the rest of the race. It was clear to us that the driver was not at fault. He was given the green light and he released the clutch and moved the car forward. However, he immediately stopped the car when the light turned red. We determined that the team was wholly responsible for what transpired. We accordingly imposed a fine of €10,000 for not ensuring that the car complied with the conditions of eligibility and safety 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.
The Stewards Decisions of the Stewards are taken independently of the FIA and are based solely on the relevant regulations, guidelines and evidence presented.