Infringement Car 1 Virtual Safety Car Infringement
São Paulo Grand Prix · 2024 · 2 November 2024 · Doc 43
- Driver
- Max Verstappen
- Team
- Oracle Red Bull Racing
- Session
- Sprint
2024 SÃO PAULO GRAND PRIX
01 - 03 November 2024
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager,
Oracle Red Bull Racing Document 43 Date 02 November 2024 Time 13:33
The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (document 40) and heard from the driver and team representative, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 1 - Max Verstappen Competitor Oracle Red Bull Racing Time 11:31
Session Sprint
Fact The driver was above the minimum time at VSC End. Infringement Breach of Article 56.5 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Decision 5 second time penalty imposed after the Sprint. 1 penalty point (total of 7 for the 12 month period). Reason The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 1 (Max Verstappen), team representative and reviewed positioning/marshalling system data, timing, telemetry evidence. Article 56.5 states in part "All cars must also be above this minimum time when the FIA light panels change to green." The driver was 0.63 seconds below the minimum time at VSC End when the FIA light panels changed to green. This indicates a sporting advantage gained under VSC. The driver explained that as he was awaiting VSC to end and he got the notification that he was below the minimum time, he attempted to correct the error but failed to do so by the point that the panels turned green. This is a breach and the standard penalty is applied for the advantage gained at that time. The net effect of this put the driver ahead of where he was at the start of the VSC and not as a result of the car in front falling back. 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.