Decision Car 16 Alleged Failure To Leave The Car In Gear And Turn Off Ers
Las Vegas Grand Prix · 2025 · 20 November 2025 · Doc 17
- Driver
- Charles Leclerc
- Team
- Scuderia Ferrari HP
- Session
- Practice 2
2025 LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX
20 - 22 November 2025
The Stewards
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager, Scuderia Ferrari HP Document 17 Date 20 November 2025
Time 23:10 The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (document 14) and heard from the driver and team representative, have considered the following matter and determine
the following:
No / Driver 16 - Charles Leclerc Competitor Scuderia Ferrari HP
Time 20:58
Session Practice 2 Fact Driver left the car in gear when he abandoned the car due to a transmission problem and appeared to leave the car in a power-on situation. Infringement Alleged breach of Article 26.5 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations.
Decision No further action. Reason The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 16 (Charles Leclerc), team representative and reviewed video, team radio and in-car video evidence. The driver explained that prior to stepping out of the car, he tried to put it in neutral but he could not do so. He then switched off the car and left the car. The marshals tried to put the car in neutral but could not. The driver then tried to assist the marshals by switching the car back on to attempt to put it in neutral however the marshals, in the belief the car was unsafe, asked him not to. Finally he persuaded the marshals that the car was safe, and turned off the power. 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.