Infringement Car 23 Impeding Of Car 46
Bahrain Grand Prix · 2025 · 11 April 2025 · Doc 18
- Driver
- Alexander Albon
- Team
- Atlassian Williams Racing
- Session
- Practice 1
2025 BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX
11 - 13 April 2025
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager,
Atlassian Williams Racing Document 18 Date 11 April 2025 Time 17:58
The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (documents 14 & 15) and heard from the driver of Car 23 and team representative, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 23 - Alexander Albon Competitor Atlassian Williams Racing Session Practice 1 Fact Car 23 unnecessarily impeded Car 46 in turn 13. Infringement Breach of Article 37.5 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Decision The competitor (Atlassian Williams Racing) is fined €7,500. Reason The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 23 (Alexander Albon) and the team representative and reviewed positioning/marshalling system data, video, telemetry, timing, team radio and in-car video evidence. The driver stated that he had no warning of the approach of Car 46 and that it was impossible to see its approach in his mirrors due to the speed of the approach and the angle of the car, and the presence of a third car (Car 34 Felipe Drugovich). The team representative stated that the engineers responsible for monitoring the situation were "both distracted" and failed to provide the necessary warning. In mitigation of penalty, the Stewards took into account the fact that Car 46 was on an out lap and not a push lap however the situation could have been quite serious in view of the high speed delta. Based on previous cases, the above penalty is imposed on the competitor.
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.