Doc 45 - Infringement - Car 30 - Abnormal change of direction

Infringements/Decisions

Decision - Car 30<br><br>Fact: Abnormal change of direction by Car 30 at Turn 15 (change of direction after the deceleration phase had commenced).<br>Infringement: Breach of Appendix L, Chapter IV, Article 2 b) of the International Sporting Code.<br>Decision: Driver: Warning.<br><br>#### Reasoning<br>- The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 30 (Liam Lawson), the driver of Car 6 (Isack Hadjar), and team representatives.<br>- The Stewards reviewed video, telemetry, and in-car video evidence.<br>- Lawson stated he was at full throttle and preparing for the corner, not braking.<br>- Hadjar noted the move was sharp but left sufficient room and avoided contact.<br>- The Stewards accepted that the move was not under braking and that sufficient room was left.<br>- However, the Stewards considered the defensive move to be sufficiently late and abrupt to warrant a formal warning.