2012 United States Grand Prix

The FIA Stewards of the Meeting

From The FIA Stewards of the Meeting

To The Team Manager

  Sauber F1 Team

Document 13

Date 16 November 2012

Time 11:49

The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, heard from the driver and team representative, examined video evidence, have considered the following matter and determine a breach of the regulations has been committed by the competitor named below and impose the penalty referred to.

No / Driver 15 - Sergio Perez

Competitor Sauber F1 Team

Time 10:21

Session Practice 1

Fact The driver of car 15 made several weaving manoeuvres thus hindering car 24 on its approach to Turn 20.

Offence Breach of Article 20.4 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations.

Decision  

A penalty of a Reprimand is imposed.   Reason   The driver of car 15 admitted to the Stewards that he had made a mistake.    

Garry Connelly Jose Abed

Emerson Fittipaldi Tim Mayer