Who are the stewards and what are their powers?
The three Stewards are the judges, or the referees, of an event. They examine the reports submitted by the various officials and, once they have heard the explanations and defense of all the parties concerned, decide on any sanctions. In order to ensure sporting equity, the Stewards vary from one event to another; two of them are nominated by the FIA from amongst holders of the Stewards’ super license. The third Steward is designated by the National Sporting Authority of the country in which the event takes place. The Stewards appointed by the FIA are of a different nationality from the country of the event. They may impose the sanctions set out in the International Sporting Code and, if they deem it necessary, they may request that a team or driver be summoned before the World Motor Sport Council. 48.
