Summary
Carlos Sainz received a warning for preparing his brakes on the racing line and hindering Max Verstappen during Free Practice 1.
Explanation
During Free Practice 1, Carlos Sainz (Car 55) was preparing his brakes on the racing line between turns 11 and 12, braking early and hindering Max Verstappen (Car 3) who was on a push lap. Verstappen had to move to the right to avoid a collision. Sainz did not hear team radio warnings due to a disconnected cable. The Stewards issued a warning, noting the incident occurred in practice and was not dangerous.
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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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