Are the stewards decisions final?
Time penalties are, of course, final, but otherwise, a competitor who feels that he has been unfairly penalized by a Stewards’ decision may appeal against this decision before the FIA International Court of Appeal. He must declare his intention to do so within one hour of being notified of the Stewards’ decision. Similarly, the FIA has the right to refer a decision of the Stewards to the International Court of Appeal, if it believes that the Stewards have misjudged or inappropriately penalized the matter. 51.
Time penalties are, of course, final, but otherwise, a competitor who feels that he has been unfairly penalised by a Stewards decision may appeal against this decision before the FIA International Court of Appeal. He must declare his intention to do so within one hour of being notified of the Stewards decision. Similarly, the FIA has the right to refer a decision of the Stewards to the International Court of Appeal, if it believes that the Stewards have misjudged or inappropriately penalised the matter.
