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Mexican Grand Prix

Decision

Kvyat investigation, Mexican GP 2019 - no further action for unsafe release

OutcomeNo further action - unsafe release

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Published

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

Driver
Kvyat
What happened
Alleged unsafe release of Kvyat.
Offence
Unsafe release - every ruling & the going rate →
Going rate across 51 rulings: Fine ×28 · +5s ×9 · No action ×7
Stewards' reasoning
The Stewards reviewed video evidence, heard from the drivers of Kvyat (Daniil Kvyat) and Ricciardo (Daniel Ricciardio) and the team representatives. It was apparent that Kvyat was released from the garage almost simultaneously with Ricciardo. Ricciardo did not have to take avoiding action, both drivers agreed that the situation was not significant, and the Stewards determined to take no further…
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