While waiting for the restart under the Safety Car, Sebastian Vettel hits the back of Lewis Hamilton, then remonstrates by bumping into the Mercedes.
Sebastian Vettel will face no further action from the FIA for his collision with Lewis Hamilton in last month's Azerbaijan GP.
It means the Ferrari driver retains his 14-point lead in the Drivers' Championship heading into this weekend's Austrian GP.
Formula 1's governing body said in a statement Vettel had "admitted full responsibility" and "extended his sincere apologies to the FIA and the wider motor-sport family.
"In light of these developments, FIA President Jean Todt decided that on this occasion the matter should be closed," it concluded.
The four-time world champion will make a public apology at a later date and will take part in a variety of educational activities across the FIA's championships.
Vettel has also been warned by the FIA that any repetition of such behaviour, he will immediately be referred to the FIA's International Tribunal for further investigation.
Vettel served a 10-second stop-and-go penalty during the race in Baku, and was given three penalty points on his super licence, after stewards ruled that he had 'steered' into Hamilton's car behind the Safety Car, moments after running into the race-leading Mercedes.
Despite his race penalty, Vettel still managed to finish fourth, a place ahead of Hamilton, to extend his championship lead, after the Mercedes driver was forced into an extra pit stop due to his headrest coming lose after a red-flag period.
It is the second time in a less than a year that Vettel has avoided a hearing with the International Tribunal following a post-race investigation into his behavior.
He was also reminded of his conduct and how he portrays himself following an expletive-ridden rant at race director Charlie Whiting over team radio at last October's Mexican GP.
In that instance, Vettel's immediate apology to Whiting saw the FIA decide against taking any formal action.
Sebastian Vettel will face no further action from the FIA for his collision with Lewis Hamilton in last month's Azerbaijan GP.
It means the Ferrari driver retains his 14-point lead in the Drivers' Championship heading into this weekend's Austrian GP.
Formula 1's governing body said in a statement Vettel had "admitted full responsibility" and "extended his sincere apologies to the FIA and the wider motor-sport family.
"In light of these developments, FIA President Jean Todt decided that on this occasion the matter should be closed," it concluded.
The four-time world champion will make a public apology at a later date and will take part in a variety of educational activities across the FIA's championships.
Vettel has also been warned by the FIA that any repetition of such behaviour, he will immediately be referred to the FIA's International Tribunal for further investigation.
Vettel served a 10-second stop-and-go penalty during the race in Baku, and was given three penalty points on his super licence, after stewards ruled that he had 'steered' into Hamilton's car behind the Safety Car, moments after running into the race-leading Mercedes.
Despite his race penalty, Vettel still managed to finish fourth, a place ahead of Hamilton, to extend his championship lead, after the Mercedes driver was forced into an extra pit stop due to his headrest coming lose after a red-flag period.
It is the second time in a less than a year that Vettel has avoided a hearing with the International Tribunal following a post-race investigation into his behavior.
He was also reminded of his conduct and how he portrays himself following an expletive-ridden rant at race director Charlie Whiting over team radio at last October's Mexican GP.
In that instance, Vettel's immediate apology to Whiting saw the FIA decide against taking any formal action.
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