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Sainz investigation, Canadian GP 2023no further action for impeding Albon

OutcomeNo further action - impeding

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Decision · Published

Driver
Sainz · 2/12 penalty points (rolling 12 months)
What happened
Alleged unnecessary impeding of Albon by Sainz in turn 13. Infringment Alleged breach of Article 37.5 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations.
Offence
Impeding - every ruling & the going rate →
Going rate across 29 rulings in 2023: No action ×12 · +3 grid ×10 · +2 grid ×3
Regulation cited
Art. 35.7, Art. 33.4
Stewards' reasoning
The Stewards heard from the driver of Sainz (Carlos Sainz), the driver of Albon (Alexander Albon), team representatives and reviewed positioning/marshalling system data, video, team radio and in-car video evidence. The weather conditions resulted in significant visibility problems for the drivers especially on the straight between Turns 12 and 13. The team had previously been warned by Race Con… full reasoning ↗
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