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Infringement Car 55 Dangerous Driving

British Grand Prix · 2025 · 4 July 2025 · Doc 16

Driver
Carlos Sainz
Team
Atlassian Williams Racing
Session
Practice 2

2025 BRITISH GRAND PRIX

04 - 06 July 2025

From The Stewards

To The Team Manager,

Atlassian Williams Racing Document 16 Date 04 July 2025 Time 18:00

The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (document 13) and heard from the driver and team representative, have considered the following matter and determine the following:

No / Driver 55 - Carlos Sainz Competitor Atlassian Williams Racing Time 16:16 Session Practice 2 Fact Driving in a manner potentially dangerous to other drivers. Infringement Breach of Article 33.4 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Decision Driver: Warning Reason The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 55 (Carlos Sainz), the team representative and reviewed positioning/marshalling system data, video, team radio and in-car video evidence. Car 55 spun out at the exit of Turn 7 and was stopped, perpendicular to the track, between turns 7 and 8. The driver of Car 55 drove straight across the track, went off the track on the other side and thereafter rejoined the track. While he was doing so, Car 27 was approaching on his right. From examining the onboard footage and after hearing the driver, it was apparent that the driver of Car 55 did not look right to see if there was a car coming towards him. The driver informed us that he was not able to look to the right because of the FHR device and the height of the headrest. He also said that he misjudged where exactly he was on the track and expected cars to have space to pass behind him. Car 55 moving forward resulted in Car 27 having to change direction by moving to the left to avoid a collision with Car 55. Because the section of the track was double yellow flagged the danger to Car 27 was mitigated somewhat. However, that did not obviate the need for a driver to ensure that he did not pose a danger to other drivers, including by not moving if he was at all unsure. We did not think that the current situation resulted in a danger to other drivers, particularly given the double yellow flags, however, it did have the potential to be dangerous. We accordingly administered a warning to the driver of Car 55. 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.

The Stewards Decisions of the Stewards are taken independently of the FIA and are based solely on the relevant regulations, guidelines and evidence presented.

Nish Shetty Mathieu Remmerie

Vitantonio Liuzzi Richard Norbury

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