Any driver taking part in any practice session who, in the opinion of the stewards, stops unnecessarily on the circuit or unnecessarily impedes another driver shall be subject to the penalties referred to in Article 18.1.

A car may not be released from its pit stop position until it is safe to do so. The team must ensure that the car is released in a safe manner.

The Stewards reviewed video evidence and determined that Car 14 unnecessarily impeded Car 1 during Q2. Grid penalty of 3 places applied.

Drivers must make every reasonable effort to use the track at all times and may not leave the track without a justifiable reason.