Isack Hadjar has been given a formal warning following an allegation of misconduct in the paddock.

The Red Bull driver and a paddock guest appeared to have an interaction in the paddock prior to the start of FP1.

Hadjar told the stewards that he was running late for FP1 and had stopped to have a photograph with a young fan, when he was approached by a paddock guest in an aggressive manner.

One security person was walking behind him and was unable to intervene and prevent what was tantamount to an invasion of the Frenchman's private space.

Hadjar initially resisted the move by placing his hand on the waist of the guest, holding him at bay, then pushed him aside with his open right hand.

This latter action is regarded as a breach of the regulations however in mitigation of penalty the stewards considered the following matters (in accordance with the guidelines provided in Appendix B of the FIA International Sporting Code):

a) The driver was reacting to an uninvited and rather aggressive action by another person

b) The driver was endeavouring to make his way to the start of FP1 through a congested area

c) The driver did not have sufficient security present

d) The guest was invading his personal space without his consent

e) The general issue drivers have experienced moving through the Paddock

Consequently, the Red Bull driver was given a formal warning.

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