Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Russell penalty, Abu Dhabi GP 20225s for unsafe release
Outcome5 second time penalty - unsafe release
Offence · Published
- Driver
- Russell
- What happened
- Unsafe release.
- What this outcome means
- 5-second penalty explained →
- Offence
- Unsafe release - every ruling & the going rate →
Going rate across 9 rulings in 2022: +5s ×4 · Fine ×3 · Reprimand ×2
- Stewards' reasoning
- The Stewards reviewed multiple angles of video evidence. Russell was released from the pit stop position into the path of NOR who had to take evasive action to avoid a collision.
Source: FIA stewards' decision document (PDF, fia.com). The Time Penalty links to the official document and, where it can, summarises the outcome in a sentence; it does not host or alter the document.
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