Doc 30 - Infringement - Free Practice 2 Deleted Lap Times
Infringements/Decisions
2026 Japanese Grand Prix - Stewards Decision
Session: Free Practice 2
Fact: The following cars did not use the track at turns 13 and 17, resulting in deleted lap times.
| No. | Turn | Car | Driver | Competitor | Time of Day | Lap Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren Mastercard F1 Team | 15:37:52 | 1:47.127 |
| 2 | 17 | 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren Mastercard F1 Team | 15:42:00 | PIT |
| 3 | 13 | 44 | Lewis Hamilton | Scuderia Ferrari HP | 15:55:29 | 1:35.751 |
| 4 | 13 | 3 | Max Verstappen | Oracle Red Bull Racing | 15:56:51 | 1:36.662 |
| 5 | 13 | 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren Mastercard F1 Team | 15:57:59 | 1:33.066 |
Infringement: Breach of Appendix L Chapter IV Article 2 c) of the FIA International Sporting Code and Article B1.8.6 of the FIA F1 Regulations.
Decision: Deletion of the lap times shown above in accordance with Article 12.4.1.e of the FIA International Sporting Code.
Note: 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.