Summary
Charles Leclerc issued a formal warning for impeding Liam Lawson during Free Practice 1.
Explanation
Charles Leclerc (Car 16) received a formal warning for unnecessarily impeding Liam Lawson (Car 30) into Turn 18 during Free Practice 1. The incident stemmed from a miscommunication within Scuderia Ferrari HP, where Leclerc misunderstood the gap between Oliver Bearman and Lawson due to unclear team radio phrasing. Data and video evidence confirmed the impeding, and the team committed to improving communication protocols. No penalty was imposed beyond the formal warning.
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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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