Infringement Car 87 Driving In A Manner Deemed Potentially Dangerous
São Paulo Grand Prix · 2025 · 8 November 2025 · Doc 40
- Driver
- Oliver Bearman
- Team
- MoneyGram Haas F1 Team
- Session
- Sprint
2025 SÃO PAULO GRAND PRIX
07 - 09 November 2025
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager,
MoneyGram Haas F1 Team Document 40 Date 08 November 2025 Time 14:01
The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (documents 35 & 36) and heard from the drivers and team representatives, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 87 - Oliver Bearman Competitor MoneyGram Haas F1 Team Time 11:03
Session Sprint
Fact Driving in a manner deemed potentially dangerous on the straight between Turn 3 and Turn 4. Infringement Breach of Appendix L, Chapter IV, Article 2 e) of the International Sporting Code. Decision 5 second time penalty. 1 penalty point (total of 9 for the 12 month period). Reason The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 87 (Oliver Bearman), the driver of Car 30 (Liam Lawson), team representatives and reviewed video and in-car video evidence. After losing momentum at the exit of Turn 3, Car 87 was approached by Car 30, which had greater speed and was in the process of drawing alongside on the straight towards Turn 4. As Car 30 attempted to move alongside, the driver of Car 87 moved to the left, leaving insufficient room and forcing Car 30 to place two wheels on the wet grass. Although Car 30 managed to keep control and avoid contact, this manoeuvre occurred at high speed and created an unnecessary risk. The Stewards consider that the move of Car 87 constituted potentially dangerous driving, in breach of Appendix L, Chapter IV, Article 2 e) of the International Sporting Code. As no contact occurred and Car 30 was able to maintain control, and considering consistency with comparable previous cases, the Stewards deem a 5-second time penalty and 1 penalty point to be appropriate and proportionate.
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.