2026 Australian Grand Prix - Decision

From: The Stewards
To: The Team Manager, TGR Haas F1 Team
Document: 62
Date: 08 March 2026
Time: 17:08

Incident Details

• Driver: 31 - Esteban Ocon
• Competitor: TGR Haas F1 Team
• Session: Race
• Fact: Contact occurred between Car 31 (OCO) and Car 10 (GAS) at Turn 3.
• Alleged Infringement: Breach of Appendix L, Chapter IV Art 2(d) of the FIA International Sporting Code.

Decision

No further action

Reasoning

The Stewards reviewed video and in-car evidence and concluded the following:

1. Overtake Attempt: Car 10 (Gasly) moved to overtake Car 31 (Ocon) on the inside at Turn 3. A minor collision occurred just after the apex.
2. Positioning: Evidence showed GAS's front axle was ahead of OCO's mirror prior to and at the apex. GAS was in full control of his car.
3. Racing Room: According to Driving Standards Guidelines, GAS was entitled to racing room. However, OCO had already committed to the corner when the contact happened.
4. Conclusion: No driver was wholly or predominantly to blame for the collision.

Stewards:

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