Decision Car 43 Allegedly Leaving The Pit Lane With A Technical Issue
Spanish Grand Prix · 2025 · 31 May 2025 · Doc 17
- Driver
- Franco Colapinto
- Team
- BWT Alpine Formula 1 Team
2025 SPANISH GRAND PRIX
30 May - 01 June 2025
The Stewards
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager, BWT Alpine Formula 1 Team Document 17 Date 31 May 2025
Time 17:11 The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 43 - Franco Colapinto Competitor BWT Alpine Formula 1 Team Time 16:15 Fact Allegedly leaving the pit lane while facing a technical issue with the car. Infringement Alleged breach of Article 12.2.1 h) of the FIA International Sporting Code. Decision No further action. Reason The Stewards reviewed video, team radio and in-car video evidence and determined that Car 43 faced a technical issue with the car while in the fast lane of Q1. The team and driver attempted to resolve the issue but failed to do so after a few attempts. The
driver then pulled over to the right hand side of the pit exit road, after crossing the pit exit line and exited the car. We did not consider that any rule or regulation had been infringed by the conduct of the team or driver in attempting to resolve the technical issue, notwithstanding the fact that they ultimately failed to do so. We accordingly 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.
Decisions of the Stewards are taken independently of the FIA and are based solely on the relevant regulations, guidelines and evidence presented.