Summary
Russell (Car 63) penalized with a 5-second time penalty for leaving the track at Turn 12 and gaining a lasting advantage over Piastri (Car 81).
Explanation
The stewards determined that Kimi Antonelli (Car 63) left the track at Turn 12 while defending from Oscar Piastri (Car 81) and rejoined ahead, retaining a lasting advantage. The standard penalty is 10 seconds, but it was mitigated to 5 seconds considering the first-lap incident and the pressure Antonelli was under.
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Referenced regulations
FIA International Sporting Code - Appendix L - Chapter IV - Article 2c
c) Drivers must use the track at all times and may not leave the track without a justifiable reason. For the avoidance of doubt, the white lines defining the track edges are considered to be part of the track but the kerbs are not. Any part of a kerb which is contained between the white lines is considered as track for the purpose of this article. Should a car leave the track for any reason, the driver may rejoin. However, this may only be done when it is safe to do so and without gaining any lasting advantage. A driver will be judged to have left the track if no part of the car remains in contact with the track. A driver may be reported to the Stewards should they perform any act which results in debris being brought onto the track.
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