Summary
The stewards decided no further action for Lance Stroll and Franco Colapinto after reviewing data showing they slowed to allow other cars past.
Explanation
The stewards investigated an alleged breach of the qualifying time limit (1:59.0) between Safety Car lines by cars 18 (Stroll) and 43 (Colapinto). After reviewing marshalling, timing, on-board, and CCTV data, they found that both drivers slowed significantly to allow other cars past without impeding them, and thus were not driving unnecessarily slowly. No further action was taken.
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Referenced regulations
FIA F1 Regulations - Article B1.8.5
B1.8.5 At no time may an F1 Car be driven unnecessarily slowly, erratically or in a manner which could be deemed potentially dangerous to other drivers or any other person.
B1.8.6 Drivers must make every reasonable e‘ort to use the track at all times and may not leave the track
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FIA International Sporting Code - Article 12.2.1i
12.2.1.i Failure to follow the instructions of the relevant officials for the safe and orderly conduct of the Event.
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