Decision Car 23 Failing To Maintain Distance Behind The Safety Car
Australian Grand Prix · 2025 · 16 March 2025 · Doc 39
- Driver
- Alexander Albon
- Team
- Atlassian Williams Racing
- Session
- Race
2025 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX
14 - 16 March 2025
The Stewards
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager, Atlassian Williams Racing Document 39 Date 16 March 2025
Time 16:25 The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 23 - Alexander Albon Competitor Atlassian Williams Racing
Time 15:29
Session Race Fact The driver of Car 23 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 No penalty applied.
Reason The Stewards reviewed positioning/marshalling system data, video and in-car video evidence. Although the gap to the previous car exceeded the 10 car lengths prescribed in the regulations, the Stewards considered the weather conditions and also that the correct gap was restored well prior to the restart, as mitigating circumstances in this case. Hence no 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.