Summary
Liam Lawson received a warning for an abnormal change of direction at Turn 15 during the Sprint, deemed late and abrupt but not severe enough for a penalty.
Explanation
The stewards issued a warning to Liam Lawson (Car 30) for an abnormal change of direction at Turn 15 during the Sprint. The move was considered late and abrupt, but not a clear breach under braking. Both drivers agreed contact was avoided and sufficient room was left. The different energy levels of the cars were noted as a mitigating factor. The warning serves as a formal caution for marginally exceeding acceptable defensive limits.
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Referenced regulations
FIA International Sporting Code - Appendix L - Chapter IV - Article 2b
b) Overtaking, according to the circumstances, may be carried out on either the right or the left. A driver may not leave the track without justifiable reason. More than one change of direction to defend a position is not permitted. Any driver moving back towards the racing line, having earlier defended his position off-line, should leave at least one car width between his own car and the edge of the track on the approach to the corner. However, manoeuvres liable to hinder other drivers, such as deliberate crowding of a car beyond the edge of the track or any other abnormal change of direction, are strictly prohibited. Any driver who appears guilty of any of the above offences will be reported to the Stewards.
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