Summary
Charles Leclerc issued a warning for impeding Nico Hülkenberg in Turn 5 during Free Practice 3.
Explanation
During Free Practice 3, Charles Leclerc (Car 16) was found to have impeded Nico Hülkenberg (Car 27) at Turn 5 while passing Lewis Hamilton (Car 44) at a slow speed. The Stewards reviewed evidence and issued a warning to both Leclerc and Scuderia Ferrari HP. The team acknowledged they did not alert the driver of the approaching car. The cited regulation is Article B4.1.1 of the FIA F1 Sporting Regulations, which governs driving conduct and impeding. Appeals-related citations (Article 15 ISC, Chapter 5 JDR) are excluded as per policy.
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Referenced regulations
FIA F1 Regulations - Article B4.1.1
B4.1.1 Any driver taking part in any LTCS who, in the opinion of the stewards, stops unnecessarily on the circuit or unnecessarily impedes another driver shall be subject to the penalties referred to in Article B1.9.4.
B4.1.2 Should it become necessary to stop any LTCS, the Race Director will order red flags to be shown at
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