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Infringement Car 11 Alleged Failure To Follow Race Directors Instructions Sc2 Sc1 Time

Qatar Grand Prix · 2024 · 30 November 2024 · Doc 26

Driver
Sergio Perez
Team
Oracle Red Bull Racing
Session
Sprint Qualifying

2024 QATAR GRAND PRIX

29 November - 01 December

From The Stewards

To The Team Manager,

Oracle Red Bull Racing Document 26 Date 30 November 2024 Time 15:17

The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (document 18) and heard from the driver and team representative, have considered the following matter and determine the following:

No / Driver 11 - Sergio Perez Competitor Oracle Red Bull Racing Time 20:41 Session Sprint Qualifying Fact Car 11 exceeded the time limit between the Safety Car lines. Infringement Breach of Article 12.2.1 i) of the International Sporting Code and non-compliance with Race Director's Event Note (item 2, document 3). Decision Reprimand (Driving). This is the driver's 1st reprimand of the season. Reason The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 11 (Sergio Perez), team representative and reviewed positioning/marshalling system data, video, timing, team radio and incar video evidence. The driver of Car 11 stated he was focussed on not impeding any other car and was trying to maintain a gap to the cars in front. When questioned on any potential sporting advantage he stated that quite the opposite was the case as his tyres did not reach optimal temperature. The Stewards accept this explanation. The Stewards note that the Race Director's notes were issued in accordance with Article 12.2.1 i) of the International Sporting Code, for the "safe and orderly" conduct of the event. In this case, there is no evidence of any unsafe or disorderly conduct (such as unnecessary impeding) however a breach has still occurred, due to the failure to comply with the SC2 to SC1 time, and hence the penalty of a Reprimand (Driving) is imposed. The Stewards advise all competitors that particular attention will be paid to adherence to the Event Notes in the Qualifying Session and that any potentially dangerous behaviour or impeding may result in the application of grid penalties.

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.

The Stewards Garry Connelly Mathieu Remmerie

Derek Warwick Amro Al Hamad

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