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Tsunoda reprimand, Bahrain GP 2022impeding

OutcomeReprimand for the driver This is the driver’s 1st Reprimand of the Season (Driving) - impeding

← This resolved the original summons

Offence · Published

Driver
Tsunoda · 3/12 penalty points (rolling 12 months)
What happened
Impeding of Leclerc by Tsunoda in Turn 8.
What this outcome means
Reprimand explained →
Offence
Impeding - every ruling & the going rate →
Going rate across 19 rulings in 2022: Reprimand ×8 · No action ×7 · Fine ×3
Stewards' reasoning
The Stewards heard from the driver of Tsunoda (Yuki Tsunoda), the driver of Leclerc (Charles Leclerc) and team representatives, and examined video, team radio evidence. Tsunoda (TSU) impeded Leclerc (LEC) who was on fast lap with new tyres at turn 8, causing Car 8 to abandon his lap. Driver 22 says he was pushing on an out lap for a long, high fuel run. However, the Stewards consider that a dri… full reasoning ↗
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