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Ocon penalty, Austrian GP 20235s for unsafe release

Outcome5 second time penalty - unsafe release

Infringement · Published

Driver
Ocon
What happened
Unsafe release of Ocon
What this outcome means
5-second penalty explained →
Offence
Unsafe release - every ruling & the going rate →
Going rate across 8 rulings in 2023: No action ×4 · Fine ×3 · +5s ×1
Regulation cited
Art. 34.14
Stewards' reasoning
The Stewards reviewed video and in-car video evidence. Sargeant was seen to have to significantly slow to avoid Ocon which was exiting the pit whilst Sargeant was attempting to enter the pit box. Video also showed that Ocon was released after Sargeant had passed the relevant pit lane marker.
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