Infringement Car 23 Causing A Collision
Azerbaijan Grand Prix · 2025 · 21 September 2025 · Doc 44
- Driver
- Alexander Albon
- Team
- Atlassian Williams Racing
- Session
- Race
2025 AZERBAIJAN GRAND PRIX
19 - 21 September 2025
The Stewards
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager, Atlassian Williams Racing Document 44 Date 21 September 2025
Time 16:03 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 15:37
Session Race Fact Car 23 caused a collision with Car 43 in Turn 5. Infringement Breach of Appendix L, Chapter IV, Article 2 d) of the FIA International Sporting Code. Decision 10 second time penalty.
2 penalty points (total of 4 for the 12 month period).
Reason The Stewards reviewed positioning/marshalling system data, and video evidence. Entering Turn 5 Car 23 attempted to overtake Car 43 on the inside however did not have his front axle level with the mirror of Car 43, Car 43 was in control and taking the normal racing line, therefore Car 23 did not have the right to the corner and accordingly was wholly responsible for the collision. 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.