Infringement Car 55 Failing To Slow For Yellow Flag
Miami Grand Prix · 2025 · 4 May 2025 · Doc 83
- Driver
- Carlos Sainz
- Team
- Atlassian Williams Racing
- Session
- Race
2025 MIAMI GRAND PRIX
02 - 04 May 2025
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager,
Atlassian Williams Racing Document 83 Date 04 May 2025 Time 20:38
The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (document 74) and heard from the driver and team representative, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 55 - Carlos Sainz Competitor Atlassian Williams Racing Time 16:54
Session Race
Fact Car 55 failed to slow for a waved yellow flag. Infringement Breach of Appendix H, Article 2.5.5 b) of the International Sporting Code. Decision Warning. Reason The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 55 (Carlos Sainz), the team representative and reviewed positioning/marshalling system data, video, timing, telemetry, team radio and in-car video evidence. The driver did not slow down for the yellow flag and admitted in the hearing that he neither saw a yellow flag nor any stopped car. He stated that he lifted the throttle after being informed of a yellow flag by the team, this being slightly after passing the yellow flag zone. This was confirmed by telemetry. Furthermore, looking at the footage available, it is evident that the yellow flag was only shown from one marshal post and was shown against a yellow background in a very quick part of the track. In addition to that, there was no light panel in place at that point and therefore neither the team nor the driver got any visual or audible warning. The car causing the yellow flag also was not visible from the driver's perspective as it was hidden behind an exit. The Stewards consider all this as a unique scenario and, taking all these mitigating circumstances into account, issue a Warning to the driver. 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.
The Stewards Decisions of the Stewards are taken independently of the FIA and are based solely on the relevant regulations, guidelines and evidence presented.