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Zhou penalty, United States GP 20235s for off track, gained time

Outcome5 second time penalty - track limits

Infringement · Published

Driver
Zhou
What happened
Zhou left the track at T15 and gained a lasting advantage.
What this outcome means
5-second penalty explained →
Offence
Track limits - every ruling & the going rate →
Going rate across 32 rulings in 2023: +5s ×25 · +10s ×3 · No action ×3
Regulation cited
Art. 2, Art. 33.3 · driving standards (Appendix L)
Stewards' reasoning
The Stewards reviewed video, timing and in-car video evidence. Zhou tried to overtake Magnussen on the inside into Turn 15, but was not able to complete the overtaking maneuver on track, left the track and gained a lasting advantage. The Stewards noted that Magnussen also went off track at the same time, but determined that this was a result of Zhou preventing Magnussen from turning in.
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