Summary
Driver Franco Colapinto issued a warning for impeding Max Verstappen at turn 15 during Free Practice 2.
Explanation
During Free Practice 2, Franco Colapinto (Car 43) impeded Max Verstappen (Car 3) at turn 15 while warming tyres on the straight. Despite receiving team warnings about Verstappen's approach, Colapinto remained on the racing line, forcing Verstappen to abandon his push lap. Colapinto admitted to misjudging the closing speed. The Stewards determined an unnecessary impeding occurred and issued a warning, the standard penalty for such an incident in practice sessions.
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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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