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Camara Reprimanded After 'Clearly Dangerous' Blocking of Leclerc in FP2

FIA stewards issued a formal reprimand after finding the Haas rookie ignored multiple radio warnings.

Overview

  • During Free Practice 2 at Interlagos the Haas rookie remained on the racing line as Charles Leclerc approached on a flying lap, forcing Leclerc to take evasive action and run a significant portion of his car off the track.
  • Stewards reviewed broadcast and in‑car video, team radio and spoke with Camara and team representatives before concluding the situation was "clearly dangerous."
  • Officials found Camara had been warned multiple times by radio but continued weaving into the racing line and thereby impeded the faster car.
  • Leclerc escaped without damage and made his displeasure known to teams at the time, and no further penalties have been reported.
  • The reprimand is a step above the usual free‑practice warning, it will be recorded on Camara’s disciplinary file and highlights questions about rookie on‑track etiquette and team instructions.