Doc 39 - Decision - Car 3 - Failing to set a lap time within 107%

2026 Australian Grand Prix - Stewards Decision

From: The Stewards
To: The Team Manager, Oracle Red Bull Racing
Document: 39
Date: 07 March 2026
Time: 19:14

Subject

Request to allow Car 3 (Max Verstappen) to start the Race despite failing to set a qualifying time within 107% of the fastest time set in Q1.

Details

Oracle Red Bull Racing submitted a request regarding Car 3 (Max Verstappen).

• Reason for Request: The driver failed to set a qualifying time within the 107% threshold required by regulations.
• Decision: The Stewards grant permission for Car 3 to start the Race.
• Justification: 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 Position: 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