Sebastian Vettel (Aston Martin F1) claimed to have had permission from Marshall to return to the pits on a scooter via a track at the Albert Park Circuit after an FP1 session at the F1 Australian Grand Prix.
Sebastian Vettel stopped on the track due to a power unit problem with 20 minutes remaining in the FP1 session. He himself picked up a fire extinguisher and extinguished the car.
After the session, Marshall suggested to Sebastian Vettel to use a scooter. Vettel put his helmet on his head, waving at the audience-at some point with both hands-and returned to the pits.
However, Sebastian Vettel was later reported by the FIA (International Automobile Federation) to “board the truck without permission” and was subsequently called by Steward for “misuse of scooters on the truck.”
The regulations stipulate that no one can get on the track within 5 minutes of the end of the session, with one exception being “the first driver to get permission from Marshall while driving or walking”. Annotated.
Sebastian Vettel claimed to have been told by Marshall that he could return to the pits via a truck.
“Of course we had a problem. There was a little smoke, and we lost power,” Sebastian Vettel explained the trouble.
“I had to park the car on the track. I did my best to limit the damage and get it off the track as soon as possible.”
“I was trying to make sure the car wouldn’t be damaged anymore. Marshall was very kind, he had a leatherman. I asked for Allenkey and we were one of the car bodies so that we could cool under the car body. I removed the club. It was a little work. “
“As soon as I knew the car was safe in that it would never catch fire, I asked,’Can I go back?'”
“But anyway, the session was over. When I asked,’Who is coming?’, They told me,’The session is about to end.’ He brought a scooter and said,’ You can ride behind. “
“I asked,’Can you drive it?’ Because you should drive it yourself. He handed me a scooter, so I said’OK’and he said’OK’. I said, so I decided to go. “
“I just wanted to get the car back and it was okay. I’m not here to drive a scooter.”
Aston Martin F1 began exchanging Sebastian Vettel’s power units during breaks between sessions, but eventually failed to participate in FP2.
“It stopped our run. It was painful. Unfortunately, it sacrificed the entire afternoon session. It’s not ideal,” Sebastian Vettel said.
“I haven’t been in the car for a while, and the trucks are different. It shouldn’t be a problem tomorrow, but I wish I could make more laps.”
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