Doc 74 - Infringement - Race Deleted Lap Times
Infringements/Decisions
2026 Chinese Grand Prix - Race Deleted Lap Times
From: The Stewards
To: All Teams, All Officials
Document: 74
Date: 15 March 2026
Time: 16:58
Session
Race
Fact
The following cars did not use the track (track limits) at turns 2 and 14.
| No. | Turn | Car | Driver | Competitor | Time of Day | Lap Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | Max Verstappen | Oracle Red Bull Racing | 15:10:57 | 1:39.582 |
| 2 | 14 | 87 | Oliver Bearman | TGR Haas F1 Team | 15:31:26 | 1:39.289 |
| 3 | 14 | 41 | Arvid Lindblad | Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team | 15:41:22 | 1:39.780 |
| 4 | 14 | 41 | Arvid Lindblad | Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team | 15:51:26 | 1:50.154 |
| 5 | 14 | 12 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team | 16:32:14 | 1:37.530 |
Infringement
Breach of Appendix L Chapter IV Article 2c of the FIA International Sporting Code and Article B1.8.6 of the FIA F1 Regulations.
Decision
Deletion of the lap times shown in accordance with Article 12.4.1e of the FIA International Sporting Code.
Note: Competitors are reminded that they have the 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.