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Upcoming Azerbaijan GP 9d 5h 6m

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Latifi investigation, Abu Dhabi GP 2020no further action for unsafe release

OutcomeNo Further Action - unsafe release

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Decision · Published

Driver
Latifi
What happened
Alleged Unsafe release of Latifi.
Offence
Unsafe release - every ruling & the going rate →
Going rate across 5 rulings in 2020: No action ×4 · +5s ×1
Stewards' reasoning
The Stewards reviewed multiple angles of video evidence, telemetry of Verstappen and heard from the team representatives of Williams Racing and Aston Martin Red Bull Racing. Whilst Verstappen had to brake when Latifi entered the fast lane, we have determined that the release was not unsafe. In evidence, the team representative of Verstappen agreed.
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