Doc 53 - Infringement - Car 12 - Causing a Collision with Car 16
Document 53 - Infringement - Car 12 - Causing a Collision with Car 16
To: The Team Manager, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team From: The Stewards Date: 31 August 2025 Time: 19:05
Incident Details
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| No / Driver | 12 - Kimi Antonelli |
| Competitor | Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team |
| Time | 16:12 |
| Session | Race |
| Fact | Causing a collision with car 16 at Turn 3 |
| Infringement | Breach of Appendix L, Chapter IV, Article 2 d) of the FIA International Sporting Code |
Decision
- 10 second time penalty.
- 2 penalty points (total of 4 for the 12-month period).
Reason
The Stewards reviewed all available evidence, including video footage, timing data, telemetry, team radio communications, and in-car video.
Car 12 (키미 안토넬리) attempted an overtake on the inside of Car 16 at Turn 3. During this maneuver, Car 12 understeered, making contact with the side of Car 16. This collision resulted in significant damage to Car 16, leading to its retirement from the race.
It was unequivocally determined that Car 12 was entirely and predominantly at fault for the collision, leading to the imposition of a 10-second time penalty.
Right to Appeal
Competitors are reminded of their right to appeal certain decisions of the Stewards, as outlined in Article 15 of the FIA International Sporting Code and Chapter 4 of the FIA Judicial and Disciplinary Rules, within the specified time limits. The Stewards' decisions are made independently of the FIA, based solely on presented regulations, guidelines, and evidence.
The Stewards
- Nish Shetty
- Pedro Lamy
- Matthew Selley
- Natalie Corsmit