Summary
No further action taken against Franco Colapinto for allegedly driving unnecessarily slow during Practice 2.
Explanation
Driver Franco Colapinto (Car 43) was investigated for driving unnecessarily slowly on the main straight during Practice 2. The Stewards reviewed evidence and heard explanations from Colapinto and the team, who cited a mechanical issue ('false neutral') that caused loss of drive. Colapinto followed team instructions to remain on the left side of the track to reach the designated emergency exit. The Stewards determined his actions were not unnecessarily slow nor unsafe, citing the mechanical issue and proper positioning for safety. No further action was taken. The cited regulation was Article B1.8.5 of the FIA F1 Sporting Regulations.
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