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Lawson penalty, Abu Dhabi GP 202410s stop-go for unsafe release

Outcome10 second Stop-and-go penalty

Infringement · Published

Driver
Lawson · 3/12 penalty points (rolling 12 months)
What happened
Lawson was released from a pit stop in an unsafe condition.
What this outcome means
Stop-and-go penalty explained →
Offence
Unsafe release - every ruling & the going rate →
Going rate across 13 rulings in 2024: Fine ×7 · +5s ×2 · 10s stop+go ×2
Regulation cited
Art. 34.14
Stewards' reasoning
The Stewards reviewed video and in-car video evidence. The car was released from a pit stop with the front left wheel not fastened correctly. The car continued on track for one lap and then returned to the pits to have the wheel fastened correctly.
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