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Hamilton investigation, Qatar GP 2023no further action for collision

OutcomeNo further action - collision

Decision · Published

Driver
Hamilton · 1/12 penalty points (rolling 12 months)
What happened
Causing a collision.
Offence
Causing a collision - every ruling & the going rate →
Going rate across 22 rulings in 2023: +5s ×17 · No action ×5
Regulation cited
Art. 2 · driving standards (Appendix L)
Stewards' reasoning
The Stewards reviewed video and in-car video evidence. Hamilton, 63 and 1 entered Turn 1 three-wide with Hamilton trying to make a move on Russell around the outside. When turning in, the rear-right wheel of Hamilton made contact with the front left edge of Russell, causing Hamilton to spin off track. Russell also spun but was able to continue the race after that. Whilst the argument can be mad… full reasoning ↗
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