Round 1: Russia - Sochi Autodrom (18Jan17 @ 9pm EST)
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[li][ID#: 303] For failing to get into the correct position during the formation lap by starting the race in 4th instead of 7th, Paul will receive a 60 second penalty (3 x 20 second per Rule 11.22).[/li]
[li][ID#: 304] Lap 3, turn 15 contact between Bobino12 & LAcadien was investigated by the Stewards. Though LAcadien attempts a tight pass on the inside, he is driving in a straight line. Bobino12, however, makes a minuscule move to the left, which the Stewards deemed was enough to cause the contact. Bobino12 will be awarded a 2 point penalty.[/li]
[li][ID#: 304 Appeal] An appeal to the [ID#: 304] Stewards Report was submitted by Bobino12. An extended Stewarding team reviewed the appeal, and re-reviewed the incident. While the appeal cited no rules violations, it was based on the grounds that the move was careless, impossibly, risky, dangerous, and lacked respect or patience. While the Stewards don't agree that the move by LAcadien was "crazy", even if it were, it would be legal if no rules were broken, and the Stewards unanimously agreed that none were broken. The Stewards agreed that Bobino12 left a gap on the left, which LAcadien took, establishing sufficient overlap before the turn in point for the corner. Because LAcadien had established sufficient overlap before the turn in point, Bobino12 was required to leave him space on the inside, but he moved slightly left, enough to initiate contact. The original decision will stand.[/li]
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