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Stewards Clear Antonelli and Gasly of Impeding Allegations Following Qualifying Review

The FIA stewards have concluded their investigation into separate qualifying incidents involving Kimi Antonelli and Pierre Gasly, determining that neither driver warrants disciplinary measures. Both competitors have been exonerated following the review of alleged impeding infractions.

Formula 1 stewards have ruled out any sanctions against Kimi Antonelli and Pierre Gasly following an examination of distinct incidents during qualifying that raised impeding concerns.

The investigation into both drivers' conduct has now been closed, with officials finding no grounds for further action. This decision brings an end to the scrutiny surrounding the two separate episodes that had been flagged during the session.

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Sporting Regulations

Article B1.10.1

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Reporting of Incident

Chapter: B1

In Simple Terms

The Race Director can report any incident that happens on track or any suspected rule break to the stewards for investigation. This is how potential violations get officially reviewed and potentially penalized.

Race Director has authority to report on-track incidents to stewards
Can report suspected breaches of Sporting Regulations or Code of Conduct
Reporting initiates the official stewards' investigation process
Applies to any incident occurring during the race

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Race Director may report any on-track incident or suspected breach of Sporting Regulations or Code to stewards.

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Sporting Regulations

Article B1.10.2

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Investigation of Incident

Chapter: B1

In Simple Terms

When stewards think something needs looking into during or after a race, they can start an investigation. If they decide to investigate, the involved drivers get a message and must stay at the circuit for up to 60 minutes while stewards review what happened. The stewards will only hand out a penalty if they believe a driver was clearly at fault for the incident.

Stewards have the authority to investigate incidents at their discretion
Drivers involved must be notified and cannot leave the circuit for up to 60 minutes after the race finish
Penalties are only given if a driver is wholly or predominantly to blame
Stewards decide whether an incident warrants a penalty after investigation

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Stewards discretion to proceed with investigation. Message informing Competitors of involved drivers sent. If displayed within 60 minutes after TTCS finish, drivers may not leave circuit without stewards consent. Stewards decide if penalty warranted; no penalty unless driver wholly/predominantly to blame.

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Sporting Regulations

Article B1.3.7

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Officials - Stewards Decision Making

Chapter: ARTICLE B1: ORGANISATION OF A COMPETITION

In Simple Terms

The stewards (officials who make decisions on rule violations) can use video footage and electronic tools to help them make fair decisions about what happened during a race. They have the authority to overturn the decisions made by on-track judges if they believe the evidence shows something different.

Stewards can use video replays and electronic evidence to review incidents and make informed decisions
Stewards have the final authority and can overrule the judgments of other officials on the ground
This rule ensures stewards have all available technology to make accurate and fair rulings