Infringement Car 1 Turn 8 Leaving The Track And Gaining An Advantage
Mexico City Grand Prix · 2024 · 27 October 2024 · Doc 44
- 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 44 Date 27 October 2024
Time 15:37 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 14:21
Session Race Fact Leaving the track and gaining a lasting advantage. Infringement Breach of Appendix L Chapter IV Article 2 c) of the FIA International Sporting Code and Article 33.3 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations.
Decision 10 second time penalty. Reason The Stewards reviewed video, CCTV and in-car video evidence. Following the incident in Turn 4, Verstappen attempted to pass Norris on the inside at Turn 8. Verstappen was ahead at the apex of Turn 8 and would have been entitled to racing room. However, he was not able to complete the maneuver on the track, left the track and kept the lasting advantage gaining the position, incidently forcing Norris off the track. The penalty is the standard penalty for leaving the track and gaining a lasting advantage. 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.