Infringement Car 1 Turn 4 Forcing Another Driver Of The Track Corrected
Mexico City Grand Prix · 2024 · 27 October 2024 · Doc 47
- Driver
- Max Verstappen
- Team
- Oracle Red Bull Racing
- Session
- Race
2024 MEXICO CITY GRAND PRIX
25 - 27 October 2024
The Stewards
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager, Oracle Red Bull Racing Document 47 Date 27 October 2024
Time 16:34 The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 1 - Max Verstappen Competitor Oracle Red Bull Racing
Time 14:20
Session Race Fact Forcing another driver off the track. Infringement Breach of Appendix L, Chapter IV, Article 2 b) of the International Sporting Code. Decision 10 second time penalty. 2 penalty points (total of 6 for the 12 month period).
Reason The Stewards reviewed positioning/marshalling system data, video, radio and in-car video evidence. Norris was attempting to overtake on the outside of Verstappen at Turn 4. Norris was ahead of Verstappen at the entry, apex and towards the exit of the turn when he started being forced off the track. The Stewards believe that the maneuver was done in a safe and controlled manner and that Norris would have been able to make the maneuver on the track had he not been forced off the track by Verstappen. Norris cut the corner but immediately gave the position he gained as a result back to Sainz. The penalty is the standard penalty in such cases. 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.