Infringement Car 23 Car Released In An Unsafe Condition
Emilia Romagna Grand Prix · 2024 · 19 May 2024 · Doc 50
- 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 50 Date 19 May 2024
Time 16:00 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 15:14
Session Race Fact Release of Car 23 in an unsafe condition. Infringement Breach of Article 34.14 d) of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Decision 10 second stop and go penalty. Reason The Stewards reviewed video, CCTV and video from above the pit stop location,
team radio and in-car video evidence. Albon stopped for a tyre change, then had to return to the pits to change tyres again, having reported that the right front wheel was loose. The Stewards observed that the front right wheel gun mechanic made an attempt to tighten the tyre, but then had to try a second time, but by that point the car had left the pits. It was clear from the in-car footage that the tyre was loose, which constitutes releasing in an unsafe condition during a race. The ten second stop-go penalty is mandatory under the regulations. The Stewards intend to investigate after the race whether the driver continued to drive the car, knowing that it was released in an unsafe condition, which is an alleged breach of Art. 34.14.e) of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. 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.