Infringement Car 24 Unsafe Release
Dutch Grand Prix · 2024 · 23 August 2024 · Doc 22
- Driver
- Zhou Guanyu
- Team
- Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber
- Session
- Practice 2
2024 DUTCH GRAND PRIX
23 - 25 August 2024
The Stewards
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager, Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber Document 22 Date 23 August 2024
Time 18:09 The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (documents 15 & 16) and heard from the drivers and team representatives, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 24 - Zhou Guanyu Competitor Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber
Time 16:42
Session Practice 2 Fact Unsafe release by Car 24. Infringement Breach of Article 34.14 a) of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Decision The competitor (Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber) is fined €5,000.
Reason The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 24 (Zhou Guanyu), the driver of Car 3 (Daniel Ricciardo), team representatives and reviewed video and in-car video evidence. Car 24 was released from the pit stop station into the path of Car 3 and the driver of Car 3 had to brake to avoid a collision. The Stewards note that the mistake was made by the team and not the driver. Therefore, consistent with prior decisions, a fine to the team is imposed. 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.