Infringement Car 27 Failure To Slow Under Yellow Flags
Azerbaijan Grand Prix · 2025 · 20 September 2025 · Doc 24
- Driver
- Nico Hulkenberg
- Team
- Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber
- Session
- Practice 3
2025 AZERBAIJAN GRAND PRIX
19 - 21 September 2025
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager,
Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber Document 24 Date 20 September 2025 Time 19:11
The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (document 21) and heard from the driver and team representative, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 27 - Nico Hulkenberg Competitor Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber Time 13:33 Session Practice 3 Fact Car 27 overtook Car 44 under yellow flag conditions at 13:33. Infringement Breach of Appendix H, Article 2.5.5 b) of the International Sporting Code. Decision No penalty is applied Reason The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 27 (Nico Hulkenberg), team representative and reviewed positioning/marshalling system data, video, timing, telemetry, and in-car video evidence. Car 44 ran off at Turn 1. A yellow flag was waived at Turn 1 as Car 27 approached. After the turn, Car 27 overtook Car 44, which was travelling at a significantly slower speed than Car 27, prior to the green light displayed between Turns 1 and 2. This all occurred after the chequered flag had been displayed. The driver of Car 27 advised that he could not see the yellow flag because it was displayed after he began turning into the apex of Turn 1. He then could not see the green panel because it was obstructed by Car 44 in front so he had no idea until he passed Car 44 that he was in a yellow flag area. Technically, this was a breach of the regulations however in view of the mitigating circumstances outlined above, the Stewards determine to apply no penalty. 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 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.