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2021 Bahrain Grand Prix - Offence - Car 5 - Causing A Collision
2021 Bahrain Grand Prix - Offence - Car 5 - Causing A Collision
2021 Bahrain Grand Prix - Offence - Car 5 - Causing A Collision
BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX
25 - 28 March 2021
The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, have considered the following
matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 5 - Sebastian Vettel
Competitor Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Team
Time 19:20
Session Race
Fact Car 5 collided with Car 31 at Turn 1.
Offence Breach of Article 2 d) Chapter IV Appendix L of the FIA International Sporting Code –
Causing a collision.
Decision 10 Second Time Penalty.
(2 penalty points imposed, total of 5 points in the 12-month period)
Reason The Stewards reviewed multiple angles of video evidence and telemetry and
determined that Car 5 was wholly to blame for the contact at Turn 1.
Competitors are reminded that they have the right to appeal certain decisions of the
Stewards, in accordance with Article 15 of the FIA International Sporting Code and
Article 10.1.1 of the FIA Judicial and Disciplinary Rules, within the applicable time
limits.
Tim Mayer Richard Norbury
Emanuele Pirro Mazen Al Hilli
The Stewards