Infringement Car 43 Causing A Collision
Mexico City Grand Prix · 2024 · 27 October 2024 · Doc 50
- Driver
- Franco Colapinto
- Team
- Williams Racing
- Session
- Race
2024 MEXICO CITY GRAND PRIX
25 - 27 October 2024
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager,
Williams Racing Document 50 Date 27 October 2024 Time 16:47
The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 43 - Franco Colapinto Competitor Williams Racing Time 15:37
Session Race
Fact Car 43 collided with Car 30 at the exit of Turn 2. Infringement Breach of Appendix L, Chapter IV, Article 2 (d) of the FIA International Sporting Code. Decision 10 second time penalty (10 seconds added to elapsed Race time). 2 penalty points (total of 2 for the 12 month period). Reason The Stewards reviewed positioning/marshalling system data, video, CCTV, and InCar video. Colapinto was attempting to overtake on the outside of Lawson at Turn 1. He was not quite fully alongside at the apex and through the exit and was thus not "entitled" to racing room at the exit. Lawson defended aggressively through to the exit of turn 1, but stayed on the track and left just enough room for Colapinto to remain on track from the exit of Turn 1, through to Turn 2, although ultimately Colapinto did leave the track. Both cars were on a compromised line approaching Turn 2, Colapinto more so. Lawson gave Colapinto room at the apex of Turn 2. Colapinto stayed on power which ultimately forced him wide at the exit of turn 2 and caused him to collide with Lawson's front wing.
While the Stewards consider most of this sequence to be fair racing, the fact that Colapinto forced the issue when he was not able to complete the pass through either corner meant that he was predominantly at fault for the collision. 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.
The Stewards Decisions of the Stewards are taken independently of the FIA and are based solely on the relevant regulations, guidelines and evidence presented.