Doc 63 - Decision - Car 10 - Alleged causing a collision with Car 31

Infringements/Decisions

Document 63 - Decision - Car 10 - Alleged causing a collision with Car 31

To: The Team Manager, BWT Alpine F1 Team From: The Stewards Date: 08 March 2026 Time: 17:08

Summary of Incident:

  • No / Driver: 10 - Pierre Gasly
  • Competitor: BWT Alpine F1 Team
  • Time: 15:34
  • Session: Race
  • Fact: Contact occurred between Car 10 (Pierre Gasly) and Car 31 (Esteban Ocon) at Turn 3.
  • Infringement: Alleged breach of Appendix L, Chapter IV Art 2(d) of the FIA International Sporting Code.

Stewards' Decision:

  • Decision: No further action.

Reasons for the Decision:

  1. Evidence Reviewed: The Stewards reviewed video and in-car evidence.
  2. Incident Description: Car 10 (Gasly) attempted to overtake Car 31 (Ocon) on the inside at Turn 3. A minor collision occurred just after the apex.
  3. Analysis:
    • Evidence showed that the front axle of Gasly's car was ahead of the mirror of Ocon's car prior to and at the apex.
    • Car 10 was driven in a fully controlled manner.
    • Applying the Driving Standards Guidelines, Gasly was entitled to racing room through Turn 3.
    • However, Ocon had already turned in and was committed to the corner when the collision occurred.
  4. Conclusion: The Stewards determined that no driver was wholly or predominantly to blame for the collision. Therefore, no further action was taken.

Right to Appeal:

Competitors are reminded of their right to appeal certain decisions of the Stewards in accordance with Article 15 of the FIA International Sporting Code and Chapter 5 of the FIA Judicial and Disciplinary Rules, within the applicable time limits.

Independence of Decisions:

Decisions of the Stewards are taken independently of the FIA and are based solely on the relevant regulations, guidelines, and evidence presented.

Stewards:

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

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