ICA decision-2024-14 – Hearing 11 02 25 – MP Motorsport – International Series Eurocup 3
The following hearing of the International Court of Appeal took place on 11 February 2025 in Paris:
Hearing
Case ICA-2024-14: Appeal lodged by MP Motorsport B.V. against Decision No. 13 dated 4 December 2024 of the National Appeal and Disciplinary Court of the Real Federación Española de Automovilismo (“RFEdA”), in the framework of the 2024 International Series Eurocup-3 Championship
On November 9, 2024, during the Eurocup 3 Championship at Circuit de Montmeló, Campos Racing’s driver Christian Ho (Car No. 23), and MP Motorsport’s driver Emmo Fittipaldi (Car No. 24) were involved in a racing incident in Turn 1-2 of lap 16. Car No. 23 overtook Car No. 24 at the apex of Turn 1, forcing Car No. 24 to go off track, joining the auxiliary road and rejoining the track in front of Car No. 23.
At 18:23 CET, the Stewards issued Decision No. 17, concluding that it was a race incident and that no further action was required. Campos Racing then requested a review of CCTV and onboard footage to the Stewards who reaffirmed their initial decision.
At 19:46 CET, Campos Racing lodged an appeal before the Spanish National Court of Appeal.
On 4 December 2024, the NCA overturned the Stewards’ decision, ruling that Car No. 24’s maneuver violated Article 20.16 of the Sporting Regulations and Article 12.2.1.i of the International Sporting Code, imposing a 5-second penalty to Car No. 24.
On 11 December 2024, MP Motorsport decided to appeal the decision before the ICA.
Decision of the International Court of Appeal
The Court, after having heard the parties and examined their submissions, decided to uphold Decision No. 13/2024 of the National Appeal and Disciplinary Court of the Real Federación Española de Automovilismo.
The International Court of Appeal was presided over by Mr Arnas PALIUKENAS (Lithuania), and included, Mr Sergio ARAÚJO (Portugal), Mr Guillermo ESQUIVEL HERRERA (Costa Rica) and Mr Michael GRECH (Malta).
The full decision is available here.
