2026 Australian Grand Prix - Stewards Decision

From: The Stewards
To: The Team Manager, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team
Document: 35
Date: 07 March 2026
Time: 17:10

Incident Details

• Driver: 12 - Kimi Antonelli
• Competitor: Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team
• Session: Qualifying
• Fact: Alleged pitlane incident – Working on the car in the fast lane.
• Infringement: Alleged breach of Article B1.6.1e of the FIA F1 Regulations.

Decision

No further action.

Reason

The Stewards reviewed video evidence and determined as follows:

1. During the Qualifying session (suspended due to a red flag), Car 12 was waiting to blend into the fast lane.
2. A very small portion of the front wing had inched into the fast lane.
3. A team member pushed the car back slightly to ensure it did not hinder other drivers in the fast lane.
4. Although the team member touched the car, the Stewards determined this did not constitute "working on the car" as prohibited by Article B1.6.1e.
5. The action was deemed appropriate to avoid obstructing the fast lane.

Stewards Panel

• Nish Shetty
• Mathieu Remmerie
• Pedro Lamy
• Matthew Selley