The FIA has concluded its investigation into Williams after an unsafe release of Alex Albon during Q3.
Alex Albon's qualifying session for the 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix took a dramatic turn when he left his garage with an airbox intake fan still attached to his car. The incident led to an investigation by the FIA and a subsequent decision that saw Williams Racing fined €5,000.During the qualifying session at the Baku City Circuit, Albon's mishap was immediately flagged by race control for a potential unsafe release.
'Reason: The Stewards heard from the team representative of Car 23 and reviewed video, team radio, and in-car video evidence.'The car was released from the garage with the engine cooling fan still attached. The car was stopped at the first opportunity, at the pit exit, and subsequently the driver removed the fan and threw it overboard where it was subsequently retrieved by a marshal. Albon then drove away and entered the pits without setting an additional time.
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