Esteban Ocon breached the F1 regulations at the Canadian Grand Prix, but was not punished by the FIA stewards in Montreal.
Esteban Ocon avoided a penalty at the Canadian Grand Prix for leaving the pit lane during practice when the light was red, despite a 1.11-second exit after closure.
Mitigating circumstances were considered by the stewards at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, who thoroughly analyzed positioning data, video footage, timing, telemetry, and in-car video.
It was deemed “almost certain” that Ocon could not have observed the light change due to his immediate proximity to the exit line.
The official stewards’ decision acknowledged the timing data showing the breach, but the lack of visibility of the red light saved Ocon from a penalty.
In conclusion, no punishment was imposed considering the unique circumstances surrounding Ocon’s pit lane exit during the practice session.
