Doc 72 - Infringement - Car 31 - Causing a collision with Car 43
Infringements/Decisions
FIA Formula 1 World Championship
2026 Chinese Grand Prix
From: The Stewards To: The Team Manager, TGR Haas F1 Team Document: 72 Date: 15 March 2026 Time: 16:29
Incident Details
- Driver: 31 - Esteban Ocon
- Competitor: TGR Haas F1 Team
- Session: Race
- Fact: Car 31 collided with Car 43 in Turn 2.
Decision
10 second time penalty.
Reason
The Stewards reviewed video and in-car video evidence. Car 43 (Franco Colapinto) exited the Pit Lane on Lap 33 ahead of Car 31 (Esteban Ocon). OCO was gaining on Car 43 through the long Turn 1. COL took the usual wide entry racing line into Turn 2, and OCO attempted to overtake on the inside, resulting in a collision.
Applying the Driving Standards Guidelines, the Stewards determined:
- OCO had no right to racing room on the inside at Turn 2.
- The front axle of OCO’s car was not ahead of the mirror of COL’s car prior to and at the apex.
- Conclusion: OCO was wholly to blame for the collision.
Infringement
Breach of Appendix L, Chapter IV, Article 2d of the FIA International Sporting Code.