Canadian Grand Prix
Sainz investigation, Canadian GP 2023no further action for impeding Albon
OutcomeNo further action - impeding
← This resolved the original summons
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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