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Japanese Grand Prix

Decision

Verstappen investigation, Japanese GP 2019 - no further action for incident with Leclerc

OutcomeNo further action

← This resolved the original summons

Published

An official FIA stewards' document from the 2019 Japanese Grand Prix. The stewards took no further action.

Driver
Verstappen
What happened
Incident between Leclerc and Verstappen in turn 1 on Lap 1.
Stewards' reasoning
The Stewards reviewed video evidence, heard from the driver of Leclerc (Charles Leclerc), the driver of Verstappen (Max Verstappen) and team representatives. Leclerc and Verstappen were side by side as they transited turn 1 and approached turn 2 on the first lap, with Leclerc on the inside. As the cars approached the apex of turn 2, Verstappen, which was marginally in front, stayed wide and all…
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