Formula 1 united states grand prix 2012 document number 43
Formula 1 chinese grand prix 2013 document number 52
1. 2013 C HINESE GRAND PRIX
From The FIA Stewards of the Meeting Document 52
To The Team Manager Date 14 April 2013
Sauber F1 Team Time 17:36
The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director and having heard from the driver and
team representative and 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 12 - Esteban Gutierrez
Competitor Sauber F1 Team
Time 15:12
Session Race
Fact Collided with the rear of car 15 in the braking area of Turn 14.
Offence Breach of Article 16.1 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations.
Decision Penalty of a drop of 5 grid positions at the driver's next Event.
Reason The driver of car 12 admitted he had misjudged the closing speed on car 15.
Garry Connelly Steve Chopping
Mark Blundell Wang Feng
The FIA Stewards of the Meeting