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2023 Spanish Grand Prix - Infringement - Mercedes - Parc Ferme
2023 Spanish Grand Prix - Infringement - Mercedes - Parc Ferme
SPANISH GRAND PRIX
02 - 04 June 2023
The Stewards, having received a report from the Media Delegate, summoned (document 51) and
heard from the team representative and a tr , have considered the following matter and determine
the following:
Competitor Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team
Time 16:36
Session Race
Fact Driver physiotherapists/assistants in Parc Ferme
Infringment Breach of Article 12.2.1 i) of the International Sporting Code.
Decision The competitor (Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team) is fined €10,000.
Reason The Stewards received a report from the Media Delegate, which was subsequently
confirmed by video evidence, that the physios / drivers’ assistants of Cars 44 and 63
entered parc ferme in violation of the Post Race Interview and Podium Ceremony
Procedure that was published prior to the race “for the orderly conduct of the event.”
Article 9.15.1 of the FIA International Sporting Code places the responsibility for the
actions on the part of any person providing a service, on the Competitor to whom the
service is provided.
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
Chapter 4 of the FIA Judicial and Disciplinary Rules, within the applicable time limits.
Decisions of the Stewards are taken independently of the FIA and are based solely
on the relevant regulations, guidelines and evidence presented.
Garry Connelly Felix Holter
Derek Warwick David Domingo
The Stewards