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Infringement Car 36 Impeding Car 89 In Turn 9

Mexico City Grand Prix · 2025 · 24 October 2025 · Doc 14

Driver
Arvid Lindblad
Team
Warning. Driver: Warning
Session
Practice 1

2025 MEXICO CITY GRAND PRIX

24 - 26 October 2025

From The Stewards

To The Team Manager,

Oracle Red Bull Racing Document 14 Date 24 October 2025 Time 15:21

The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (documents 11 & 12) and heard from the drivers and team representatives, have considered the following matter and determine the following:

No / Driver 36 - Arvid Lindblad Competitor Oracle Red Bull Racing Time 12:43 Session Practice 1 Fact Car 36 impeded Car 89 in turn 9. Infringement Breach of Article 37.5 of the 2025 FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Decision Competitor: Warning. Driver: Warning Reason The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 36 (Arvid Lindblad), the driver of Car 89 (Patricio O'Ward), team representatives and reviewed video, team radio and timing data. During Free Practice 1, Car 89 (OWA) was on a fast lap and approached the slower Car 36 (LIN) from behind. LIN was initially warned by his team that OWA was closing the gap (Radio: … So, OWA at 3,5 … 2 …"), but was immediately thereafter informed that LIN was backing off. This latter message appears to have been based on a misinterpretation of GPS data which we were told had an intermittent feed during the session. As a result, in Turn 9, OWA caught up directly with LIN, who's car was positioned slightly to the right of the racing line but would have had better options to safely allow OWA to pass. To avoid contact, OWA took the run-off area but was able to continue without damage. During the hearing, both drivers agreed that LIN's team did not make full use of the available information to give precise instructions, and that LIN could have chosen a different line to facilitate an easier and safer pass for the faster car. OWA stated that he did not feel endangered at any time and remained in full control of his car. Notwithstanding, the actions of LIN constituted an unnecessary impeding and were, objectively, potentially dangerous. As the incident occurred during Free Practice and had no sporting consequences, the Stewards decided to issue a Warning to the driver and the team.

The Stewards 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.

Gerd Ennser Matthew Selley

Natalie Corsmit Pedro Lamy

Alfonso Oros Trigueros

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