INFO AUTO Hebdo: four teams file an intention to appeal

According to our information, ART Grand Prix, Carlin, DAMS and UNI-Virtuosi have filed an intention of appeal with the college of race commissioners, after the financial sanction imposed on René Rosin. The Prema Team Principal was in fact sanctioned for having communicated with its mechanics during the race. The four stables of F2 denounce the “leniency” of the decision, and await a sporting sanction. 

The events took place on the 8th lap of the main race this Saturday. Mick Schumacher, second in the race, decided to enter the pits late, after noticing a loss of grip at the rear of his car. The German initially intended to complete an additional lap on his set of tires. 

96 hours to appeal

In the pit lane, the Italian team's mechanics therefore expected to see Robert Shwartzman arrive. But it was ultimately the German who showed up. On the low wall, René Rosin warned his mechanics, using his voice and his hands, so that they had time to swap the tires. 

However, the Team Principal is not one of the twelve operational personnel (per team) authorized by Formula 2, which means that René Rosin, like his counterparts, did not have the right to directly communicate with his teams. operational during the race. This is also the meaning of the sanction which was imposed on him.

According to our information, the Italian leader received a financial fine. For their part, ART Grand Prix, Carlin, DAMS and UNI-Virtuosi believe that the gesture influenced the race, and that the sanction should be more sporting than financial. The four F2 teams have 96 hours to truly appeal and decide whether or not they file a case.