Summary
No further action taken against drivers exceeding SC2-SC1 time limit due to appropriate conduct.
Explanation
The stewards reviewed incidents where Arvid Lindblad, Gabriel Bortoleto, and Lewis Hamilton exceeded the 1:52.0 SC2-SC1 time limit during qualifying. Despite the breaches, no further action was taken as all drivers were found to have slowed appropriately to allow others to pass without impeding, satisfying the requirements of Article B1.8.5 (Sporting Regulations) and Article 12.2.1.i (ISC). The stewards concluded that the drivers did not drive unnecessarily slowly and were above the time limit for justified reasons.
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Referenced regulations
FIA F1 Regulations - Article B1.8.5
B1.8.5 At no time may an F1 Car be driven unnecessarily slowly, erratically or in a manner which could be deemed potentially dangerous to other drivers or any other person.
B1.8.6 Drivers must make every reasonable e‘ort to use the track at all times and may not leave the track
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FIA International Sporting Code - Article 12.2.1i
12.2.1.i Failure to follow the instructions of the relevant officials for the safe and orderly conduct of the Event.
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