Decision Car 23 Allegedly Continuing In An Unsafe Condition
Emilia Romagna Grand Prix · 2024 · 19 May 2024 · Doc 54
- Driver
- Alexander Albon
- Team
- Williams Racing
- Session
- Race
2024 EMILIA ROMAGNA GRAND PRIX
17 - 19 May 2024
The Stewards
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager, Williams Racing Document 54 Date 19 May 2024
Time 17:26 The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (document 51) and heard from the driver and team representative, have considered the following matter and determine
the following:
No / Driver 23 - Alexander Albon Competitor Williams Racing
Time 15:14
Session Race Fact Car 23 driven on track following a release in an unsafe condition. Infringement Alleged breach of Article 34.14 e) of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Decision No further action.
Reason The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 23 (Alexander Albon), team representative and reviewed in-car video evidence and team radio. The Stewards accepted Albon's explanation, which was supported by In-Car video, that while he knew something was wrong with the car, it did not look from his position to be a classic loose wheel, not captured by the wheel nut. He was shown the green light by the team to exit the pits, and the team did not call him as they did not know at the time that the wheel was loose. Rather, Albon heard a metallic scraping noise, reported that something was wrong and drove the car carefully to the pits. The Stewards agreed that this was accomplished in a safe and appropriate manner, without affecting any other competitor and that the driver did not drive the car knowing it to be in an unsafe condition. The Stewards take 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. Decisions of the Stewards are taken independently of the FIA and are based solely on the relevant regulations, guidelines and evidence presented.