Doc 45 - Decision - Qualifying SC2-SC1 Times
The Stewards have reviewed a report from the Race Director regarding drivers exceeding the 1:11.0 time limit between the Safety Car lines during Qualifying. After reviewing various data, including Marshalling/Positioning data, timing data, on-board cameras, and CCTV cameras, the Stewards determined that while the drivers did exceed the time limit, they took appropriate actions to not impede other drivers and slowed down significantly to allow others to pass safely. Consequently, the Stewards concluded that no driver drove "unnecessarily slowly" and therefore decided to take no further action.
Details of the Incident:
| No | Car | Driver | Competitor | Time of Day | Lap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | Yuki Tsunoda | Oracle Red Bull Racing | 15:12:49 | L5 (Q1) |
| 2 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team | 15:13:04 | L5 (Q1) |
| 3 | 4 | Lando Norris | McLaren Formula 1 Team | 15:13:22 | L5 (Q1) |
| 4 | 1 | Max Verstappen | Oracle Red Bull Racing | 15:21:54 | L8 (Q1) |
| 5 | 23 | Alexander Albon | Atlassian Williams Racing | 15:23:33 | L10 (Q1) |
| 6 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren Formula 1 Team | 15:23:35 | L9 (Q1) |
| 7 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | MoneyGram Haas F1 Team | 15:23:36 | L10 (Q1) |
| 8 | 27 | Nico Hulkenberg | Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber | 16:05:08 | L24 (Q3) |
| 9 | 16 | Charles Leclerc | Scuderia Ferrari HP | 16:05:19 | L23 (Q3) |
Infringement:
Breach of Article 33.4 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations and Article 12.2.1 i) of the FIA International Sporting Code (non-compliance with the Race Director's Event Notes, item 1, document 6).
Decision:
No further action.
Note:
Competitors 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.