Alex Albon (Williams) was punished for obstructing Mick Schumacher (Haas F1 Team) in the first free practice session of the 2022 F1 Round 2 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Mick Schumacher was blocked by Alex Albon on turns 8 and 8 of the Jeddah Cornish circuit during the fastest lap.
Steward reports that Alex Albon said Mick Schumacher “I saw him in the mirror, but I was worried about locking the brakes, so I let him pass without slowing down.” I received it.
Steward agreed that the incident did not cause a dangerous situation, but Mick Schumacher was blocked by the fastest lap and determined to be a violation of regulation.
F1 drivers who have received five reprimands during the 2022 season will be penalized with a 10-grid demotion at the next applicable Grand Prix if those four are related to driving.
Alex Albon and Mick Schumacher finished the FP1 session in 17th and 19th respectively.
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