Infringement Car 63 Failing To Maintain Distance Behind The Safety Car
Qatar Grand Prix · 2024 · 1 December 2024 · Doc 65
- Driver
- George Russell
- 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 65 Date 01 December 2024
Time 22:25 The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 63 - George Russell Competitor Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team
Time 20:10
Session Race Fact The driver of Car 63 failed to maintain a 10 car-length distance behind the Safety
Car.
Infringement Breach of Article 55.7 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations.
Decision 5 second time penalty. 1 penalty point (total of 1 penalty point for the 12 month period) Reason The Stewards reviewed positioning/marshalling system data, video, timing and in-car video evidence. The evidence clearly showed that Car 63 was more than 125 metres, which is more than 20 car lengths, behind the car in front during the Safety Car period. 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.