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

Outcome5 second time penalty - track limits

Infringement · Published

Driver
Russell
What happened
Russell left the track at T18 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. Russell was attempting to pass Piastri on the outside into Turn 15. In doing so Russell went off track and completed the overtaking off track. At no time while still being on track was Russell in front of Piastri and therefore did not have the right to the line, but gained a lasting advantage by completing the overtaking off track.
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