Doc 59 - Infringement - Qualifying Deleted Lap Times - Yellow Flags
Infringements/DecisionsSession Results
2026 Chinese Grand Prix - Decision on Yellow Flag Infringements
From: The Stewards
To: All Teams, All Officials
Document: 59
Date: 14 March 2026
Session
Qualifying
Fact
The following F1 cars passed through a double waved yellow flag marshalling sector. According to Article B1.8.4b of the FIA F1 Regulations, lap times set under these conditions are subject to deletion.
Deleted Lap Times
| No. | Turn | Car | Driver | Competitor | Time of Day | Lap Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 41 | Arvid Lindblad | Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team | 15:39:26 | 1:38.588 |
| 2 | 16 | 30 | Liam Lawson | Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team | 15:39:34 | 1:36.237 |
| 3 | 16 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | TGR Haas F1 Team | 15:39:41 | 1:37.148 |
| 4 | 16 | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team | 15:39:19 | 1:57.937 |
Decision
Deletion of the lap times shown above.
Note: Competitors are reminded of their right to appeal certain decisions of the Stewards in accordance with the FIA International Sporting Code.