Infringement Car 31 False Start Moving Before Signal
Qatar Grand Prix · 2025 · 30 November 2025 · Doc 59
- Driver
- Esteban Ocon
- Team
- MoneyGram Haas F1 Team
- Session
- Race
2025 QATAR GRAND PRIX
28 - 30 November 2025
The Stewards
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager, MoneyGram Haas F1 Team Document 59 Date 30 November 2025
Time 19:45 The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 31 - Esteban Ocon Competitor MoneyGram Haas F1 Team
Time 19:03
Session Race Fact Car 31 moved prior to the Start
Infringement Breach of Article 48.1 a) of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Decision 5 second time penalty. Reason The Stewards reviewed in-car video evidence. The evidence shows that there was movement prior to the start signal but after the 4 second light, so the standard penalty is applied. 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.