Doc 38 - Infringement - Car 5 - Impeding of Car 44
Infringements/Decisions
🏎️ Decision - Car 5 Impeding Car 44
Session: Free Practice 3
Time: 13:22
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| No / Driver | 5 - Gabriel Bortoleto |
| Competitor | Audi Revolut F1 Team |
| Infringement | Breach of Article B4.1.1 of the FIA F1 Regulations |
| Decision | Driver: Warning |
📋 Investigation Summary
- Incident: Car 5 impeded Car 44 in Turn 12 at 13:22.
- Maneuver: Car 44 was on a push lap approaching Turn 12. Car 5 (on an in-lap) was traveling at a lower speed and compromised Car 44's braking, forcing Car 44 to abort the lap.
- Driver's Explanation: Gabriel Bortoleto stated he received a warning from his engineer ~15 seconds prior, but was busy managing his car and missed it. Due to the downhill entry of Turn 12, he saw Car 44 at the last moment, released the brakes, and went into the run-off area.
⚖️ Stewards' Verdict
The Stewards determined that Car 5 unnecessarily impeded Car 44 and imposed a Warning, consistent with previous similar incidents in free practice sessions.
- Stewards: Garry Connelly, Matthew Selley, Pedro Lamy, Steve Pence