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Norris penalty, Canadian GP 20235s for unsportsmanlike behaviour

Outcome5 second time penalty - safety-car infringement

Infringement · Published

Driver
Norris
What happened
The driver slowed under the Safety Car to avoid a delay during a “double stack” for his pitstop. Infringment Breach of Article 12.2.1.l of the of the FIA International Sporting Code.
What this outcome means
5-second penalty explained →
Regulation cited
Art. 12.2.1.l
Stewards' reasoning
The Stewards reviewed positioning/marshalling system data, video, timing, telemetry, team radio and in-car video evidence. During the Safety Car period the driver slowed to allow a gap to form between his team mate in Piastri and him. In doing so he delayed the cars behind. There was a significant difference in speed between Norris and Piastri between Turns 10 and 13 (approximately 50 km/h). Ar… full reasoning ↗
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