Infringement Car 44 False Start
Qatar Grand Prix · 2024 · 1 December 2024 · Doc 63
- Driver
- Lewis Hamilton
- Team
- Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team
- Session
- Race
2024 QATAR GRAND PRIX
29 November - 01 December
The Stewards
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team Document 63 Date 01 December 2024
Time 21:20 The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 44 - Lewis Hamilton Competitor Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team
Time 19:03
Session Race
Fact False start.
Infringement Breach of Article 48.1 a) of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations.
Decision 5 second time penalty. Reason The Stewards reviewed positioning/marshalling system data, video, timing and in-car video evidence. The FIA transponder indicated a false start. This was confirmed by examination of the video evidence from the on-board camera of Car 44. As the start of Car 44 was only very slightly ahead of the start signal, the minimum penalty is applied. 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.