Ferrari drivers Leclerc and Sainz's Monza qualifying zamwas found to have exceeded the moment limit, but the FIA did not open an investigation.
Ferrari drivers Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc in qualifying for Formula 1's Italian Grand Prix zamThey were investigated by the FIA for exceeding the time limit.
According to FIA rules, drivers are not allowed to stay longer than 1 minute and 41 seconds between the safety car lines at either end of the pits during qualifying.
However, the lap in Q1 zamAnalysis of their moments showed that both Leclerc and Sainz were doing very slow laps before their final laps. Leclerc's tour zammoment measured 1 min 50.286s, while Sainz's exit lap measured 1 min 58.458s - so both almost certainly violated.
The FIA initially stated that the actions of both drivers would be investigated after qualifying, but it was announced that no further action would be taken shortly after Sainz took pole position.
While there was no official statement from the FIA as to the reasoning for his decision, Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur explained how everything went well.
Drivers, tour zamHe stated that the need to stay below the memory delta will not take precedence over the need to give way to fast lap opponents. For both Sainz and Leclerc, giving way to faster cars slows down and max laps. zamIt meant they were out of date.
Speaking to Sky about what happened, Vasseur said, “That was the rule. If you slow down to give way to someone, you are allowed to overtake. And that's what happened.” said.
With Ferrari fully deserving of pole position at Monza, Vasseur said he had every reason to be happy with the result.
“This in itself is a good achievement because the goal for Saturday was pole position,” Vasseur said. We have achieved this, but we must not forget to remain calm. And the most important part of the weekend will be Sunday.” said.
