Doc 40 - Decision - Car 55 - Failing to set a lap time within 107%

2026 Australian Grand Prix - Stewards Decision

From: The Stewards
To: The Team Manager, Atlassian Williams F1 Team
Document: 40
Date: 07 March 2026
Time: 19:15

Subject

Permission for Car 55 (Carlos Sainz) to start the Race despite failing to set a qualifying time within 107% of the fastest time set in Q1.

Details

• Request: Atlassian Williams F1 Team requested permission for Car 55 to participate in the race.
• Reason for Request: The driver failed to set a lap time within the 107% requirement during Q1.
• Stewards' Decision: Permission Granted.
• Reasoning: In accordance with Article B2.4.3b of the FIA F1 Regulations, the driver has set satisfactory times during the practice sessions of this competition.

Grid Placement

The car will be placed on the grid in accordance with Article B2.5.4 of the FIA F1 Regulations.

Stewards Panel

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