No further action for eight drivers over qualifying lap time exceedances

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Driver: Hadjar Driver: Bottas Driver: Stroll

Summary

The Stewards reviewed data and took no further action against eight drivers who exceeded the 1:52.0 time limit between Safety Car lines during qualifying, determining they slowed to allow others to pass.

Explanation

The document is a stewards' decision regarding eight drivers who exceeded the 1:52.0 time limit between Safety Car lines during qualifying. The Stewards determined that although the time limit was exceeded, all drivers slowed down appropriately to allow other drivers to pass and did not drive unnecessarily slowly. Therefore, no further action was taken. The decision also notes a technical issue for Car 6 (Hadjar) in Q1 but confirms it did not affect the event's safe conduct.

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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

Open regulation PDF Pages 12 highlighted

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.

Open regulation PDF Pages 53–55 highlighted

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