No further action for Bottas over Turn 15 incident

Doc 67 - Decision - Car 77 - Turn 15 Incident

2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

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Summary

The stewards decided to take no further action against Valtteri Bottas after he remained near his crashed car at Turn 15, determining the situation was not significantly dangerous.

Explanation

The stewards investigated an incident where Car 77 (Valtteri Bottas) left the track at Turn 15, made contact with the wall, and then remained in the vicinity of the car for an extended period after exiting, inspecting the rear. The driver explained he was checking for a potential technical issue, specifically a suspected rear brake failure. While noting the driver could have moved to safety more promptly, the stewards determined the situation did not present a significant level of danger, considering the car's location and track conditions. Consequently, they decided to take no further action, acknowledging the driver's explanation and his commitment to leave the track more promptly in the future.

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