So KCMG did brake too early and wasn't under throttle
Following the 6 Hours Fuji race, Stewards’ decision No 21 the Stewards received analysis and a report from the technical Delegates.
The Technical Delgates analysed all the data in their possession regarding the incident and especially the MOTEC data from both car #47 and #28.
In order to pursue discussions over this case the Stewards decided to summon Mr Richard Bradley and the team manager for car #47 so they could read and comment these reports and analysis.
After discussion the Stewards took the following decision in absence of any people not involved in the Panel of Stewards.
The report of the Technical Delegates confirms that the earlier braking of the car #47 was the cause of the crash.
The above mentioned documents and the videos show indeed that:
- The car #28 had a better speed at the exit of the last turn before the crash than the car #47.
- The car #47 left no place for overtaking.
- In order to avoid any contact in the straight line following this turn the car #28 braked twice.
- On the contrary of the 10 previous laps, the driver shifted the 6th gear. That slowed down the car #47 and caused a contact with the car #28 behind.
- The 4/10 later, the driver of car #47 begun his breaking (sic) zone 40m earlier than at the previous lap extending the braking zone from 150 to 190m.
- That it is this earlier braking that caused the crash and pit exit of the car #47
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- There is no evidence in this case that could be considered as a bad intention on behalf one or the other driver.
Nevertheless the Stewards consider that all these elements of proof show the defence of his position by the driver of the car #47 was potentially dangerous for himself as well as for the driver of the following car.
Consequently the Stewards regarding these new elements which reinforce the dangerous manner of driving of the car #47 driver, cancel the penalty ordered in the decision of the 6 Hours of Fuji (no21) and replace it by a drive through penalty (during the race) applicable to the car #47, but suspended until the end of the season. The suspension shall be revoke (sic) for any other infringement of the team to Article 2e – Chapter IV – Appendix L – International Sporting Code
And best news ever Darren cox is gone!
DARREN COX BIDS FAREWELL TO NISSAN
- Global Head of Brand, Marketing and Sales, NISMO, departs to take on a new challenge
YOKOHAMA, JAPAN – 30 October 2015: Nissan NISMO’s Global Head of Sales, Marketing and Brand, Darren Cox, today announced his intention to depart the company after 18 years with the Renault-Nissan Alliance manufacturer.
Speaking of his decision to depart Nissan, Cox commented:
“The decision to leave Nissan and the Alliance was not an easy one. I have enjoyed a great many years working on some amazing projects with great people and have thrived on the challenges, successes and even failures, in equal measure. I have seen GT Academy grow from a small European initiative to now embracing countries representing half the world’s population. I am equally proud of successes such as participating in the launch of Juke, managing marketing for Qashqai in Europe and being part of the team working to expand the Nismo Brand. While I am excited to take a new direction in my career, there is much that I will miss about my time with Nissan and I wish everyone all the best for the future.”
An announcement about subsequent restructuring within NISMO as a result of Cox’s departure will be made in due course.
“We would like to thank Darren for his many years of effort and innovation at Nissan and in particular to the Nismo Brand, on and off track” said Roel de Vries, Nissan’s global head of Marketing. “We wish him all the best as he enters a new stage in his career and know that he will continue to follow us closely and with continued passion in the future.”
ENDS
