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Infringement Car 5 Unsafe Release

Australian Grand Prix · 2025 · 16 March 2025 · Doc 40

Driver
Gabriel Bortoleto
Team
Kick Sauber F1 Team
Session
Race

2025 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX

14 - 16 March 2025

The Stewards

From The Stewards

To The Team Manager, Kick Sauber F1 Team Document 40 Date 16 March 2025

Time 16:53 The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, have considered the following matter and determine the following:

No / Driver 5 - Gabriel Bortoleto Competitor Kick Sauber F1 Team

Time 16:16

Session Race Fact Car 5 was released into the path of Car 30. Infringement Breach of Article 34.14 a) 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 5 was released into the path of Car 30. Car 30 had to brake and take avoiding

action. 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.

Garry Connelly Gerd Ennser

Tanja Geilhausen Matthew Selley

Enrique Bernoldi

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