Decision Car 44 Alleged Failing To Follow Race Directors Instructions
Mexico City Grand Prix · 2025 · 26 October 2025 · Doc 37
- Driver
- Lewis Hamilton
- Team
- Scuderia Ferrari HP
- Session
- Race
2025 MEXICO CITY GRAND PRIX
24 - 26 October 2025
The Stewards
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager, Scuderia Ferrari HP Document 37 Date 26 October 2025
Time 16:19 The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 44 - Lewis Hamilton Competitor Scuderia Ferrari HP
Time 14:10
Session Race Fact The Driver did not follow the Race Director's Instruction for the use of the escape road at the exit of turn 4 (item 18.2 of the Event Notes). Infringement Alleged breach of Article 12.2.1 i) of the International Sporting Code.
Decision No further action. Reason The Stewards reviewed video and in-car video evidence. Car 44 locked brakes on the approach to turn 4 and went into the run-off area. The Stewards determined that the car was carrying too much speed to enable the driver to use the prescribed escape road and for that reason the driver had a justifiable reason for failing to comply with the Race Director's instruction. Given the circumstances, the Stewards took 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.