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Williams

Stewards deliver Williams verdict after bizarre breach

Both Williams drivers and the team's manager failed to attend an online drivers meeting.

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The stewards have decided to take no further action against Alex Albon and Franco Colapinto after both drivers failed to attend an online drivers meeting. 

Williams' team manager was also unable to attend, following an apparent software issue, according to the stewards. 

By not attending the meeting, the Albon and Colapinto were in breach of Article 20.1 of the sporting regulations; however, under the bizarre circumstances no action has been taken by the FIA. 

The stewards' report stated: "The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 23 (Alexander Albon), the driver of Car 43 (Franco Colapinto) and the team representative. 

"The team manager explained that the team attempted to log into the video meeting but was unable to do so as the attempt was rejected by the software provider. 

"The drivers then attempted to log in using their phones, but only one was successful and joined the meeting partway through. 

"The team provided a printout of the message received by the software provider and the Stewards are satisfied that a genuine attempt was made to attend the meeting. 

"The drivers and team manager agreed to meet with the Race Director to obtain any information conveyed at the meeting. Accordingly the Stewards take no further action."

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