Decision Car 1 Alleged Forcing Another Driver Off Of The Track
Hungarian Grand Prix · 2025 · 3 August 2025 · Doc 42
- Driver
- Max Verstappen
- Team
- Oracle Red Bull Racing
- Session
- Race
2025 HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX
01 - 03 August 2025
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager,
Oracle Red Bull Racing Document 42 Date 03 August 2025 Time 18:22
The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (documents 35 & 36) and heard from the drivers and team representatives, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 1 - Max Verstappen Competitor Oracle Red Bull Racing Time 15:42
Session Race
Infringement Alleged breach of Appendix L, Chapter IV, Article 2 b) of the International Sporting Code. Decision No further action. Reason The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 1 (Max Verstappen), team representatives and video and in-car video evidence. The driver of Car 44 (Lewis Hamilton) waived his right to attend the hearing. The driver of Car 1 stated during the hearing that he had gained some momentum on Car 44 out of Turn 3 with fresher tyres and used this momentum to make a move on the inside into Turn 4. He further elaborated that he was in full control of his car and could have stayed further to the inside to leave space for Car 44 on the exit. However he said, as Car 44 had gone off track, he elected to use all of the track on the exit. The team representative of Car 44 confirmed that there was no contact between both cars and further stated that the driver of Car 44 chose not to attempt to remain on track. Taking all this into account, the Stewards determine that there was no contact and that the incident does not qualify as forcing another car off track despite the ambitious nature of the overtaking attempt and take no further action. 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.