Infringement Car 10 Forcing Another Driver Off The Track
United States Grand Prix · 2024 · 20 October 2024 · Doc 66
- Driver
- Pierre Gasly
- Team
- BWT Alpine F1 Team
- Session
- Race
2024 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX
18 - 20 October 2024
The Stewards
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager, BWT Alpine F1 Team Document 66 Date 20 October 2024
Time 15:32 The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 10 - Pierre Gasly Competitor BWT Alpine F1 Team
Time 14:51
Session Race Fact Car 10 left the track at turn 15 and gained a lasting advantage. Infringement Breach of Article 33.3 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Decision 5 second time penalty.
Reason The Stewards reviewed positioning/marshalling system data, video and in-car video evidence. Car 10 was overtaking Car 23 on the outside, was level with Car 23 at the apex but fell back briefly prior to the exit of the turn. Therefore under the Driving Standards Guidelines, Car 10 had lost the "right" to the corner. Accordingly as Car 10 left the track and returned in front of Car 23, it is deemed to be a case of leaving the track and gaining a lasting advantage. A 5 second penalty is imposed instead of the 10 second penalty recommended in the guidelines because the driver of Car 10 lost the right to the corner, albeit briefly, by only a very small margin. 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.