Doc 62 - Infringement - Car 41 - Unsafe release
Infringements/Decisions
Infringement - Car 41 - Unsafe Release
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| No / Driver | 41 - Arvid Lindblad |
| Competitor | Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team |
| Time | 17:04 |
| Session | Qualifying |
Fact: Unsafe Release by Car 41 at 17:04. Infringement: Breach of Article B1.6.2b.i of the FIA F1 Regulations.
Decision
The competitor (Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team) is fined €5,000.
Reason
The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 41 (Arvid Lindblad), the team representatives and reviewed video and in-car video evidence. Car 41 was released into the path of Car 81, requiring the driver of Car 81 to take evasive action to avoid a collision. The representative of the Competitor of Car 41 acknowledged that the release was the result of an error of judgement by the team and accepted responsibility for the unsafe release.