Summary
Alexander Albon was issued a reprimand for leaving the pit lane during reconnaissance laps without functioning rear lights, a breach of F1 Regulations.
Explanation
The Stewards found that Car 23 (Alexander Albon) left the pit lane during reconnaissance laps without functioning rear lights, violating Article B1.5.5 of the FIA F1 Regulations. The issue was rectified before the race start, but due to the safety-critical nature of rear lights, a reprimand was imposed.
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Referenced regulations
FIA F1 Regulations - Article B1.5.5
B1.5.5 Car Safety Lights a. Rear Lights: The rear lights described in Article C14.3 must be illuminated at all times when using intermediate or wet-weather tyres. All rear lights must be in working order when the F1 Car leaves the Pit Lane for the first time for any LTCS or TTCS. It shall be at the discretion of the Race Director to decide whether or not a driver should be stopped if the central rear light described in Article C14.3.2 and at least one of the side lights described in Article C14.3.3 are not working. Should an F1 Car be stopped in this way the driver may re-join when the fault has been remedied. b. Lateral Lights: The lateral lights described in Article C14.7 must be in working order when the F1 Car leaves the Pit Lane for the first time for any LTCS or TTCS.
B1.5.6 The organiser must make at least two (2) fire extinguishers of 5kg capacity available to each
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