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Norris investigation, Saudi Arabian GP 2024no further action for false start

OutcomeNo further action - false start

Decision · Published

Driver
Norris
What happened
Alleged false start.
Offence
Jump start - every ruling & the going rate →
Going rate across 6 rulings in 2024: +5s ×5 · No action ×1
Regulation cited
Art. 48.1
Stewards' reasoning
The Stewards reviewed positioning/marshalling system data, video and determined that the video appeared to show that Norris moved before the start signal was given. However, the FIA approved and supplied transponder fitted on the car did not indicate a jump start. Article 48.1 a) of the Formula One Sporting Regulations states clearly that the judgment of whether or not there was a jump start is… full reasoning ↗
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