Infringement Car 16 Safety Car Procedure
Canadian Grand Prix · 2025 · 15 June 2025 · Doc 69
- Driver
- Charles Leclerc
- Team
- Scuderia Ferrari HP
- Session
- Race
2025 CANADIAN GRAND PRIX
13 - 15 June 2025
The Stewards
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager, Scuderia Ferrari HP Document 69 Date 15 June 2025
Time 20:31 The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 16 - Charles Leclerc Competitor Scuderia Ferrari HP
Time 15:34
Session Race Fact Overtaking under Safety Car conditions after the chequered flag. Infringement Breach of Article 55.8 of the 2025 FIA Formula 1 Sporting Regulations. Decision Driver: Warning. Reason The driver overtook other cars after the chequered flag, but while Safety Car signals
were still being displayed, following an incident on the start/finish straight involving Car 4 (Lando Norris) and Car 81 (Oscar Piastri). While passing after the chequered flag is not unusual, it is prohibited in the case of yellow flags, Safety Car or Virtual Safety Car procedures. While the drivers were aware of where the incident was, they could not have known if emergency equipment or marshals were being dispatched onto the track, and so have to proceed with caution. We are therefore warning the driver concerned, along with all other competitors. Further breaches may incur higher penalties. 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.