Doc 31 - Infringement - Free Practice 2 Deleted Lap Times (Yellow Flags)
Infringements/Decisions
2026 Japanese Grand Prix - Stewards Decision
Session: Free Practice 2
Fact: Several F1 cars passed through a double waved yellow flag marshalling sector.
Decision: Deletion of the lap times shown below, in accordance with the Race Director's Competition Notes (item 11, document 21).
| No. | Turn | Car | Driver | Competitor | Time of Day | Lap Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | TGR Haas F1 Team | 15:11:46 | 2:06.810 |
| 2 | 1 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren Mastercard F1 Team | 15:11:32 | PIT |
| 3 | 1 | 77 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac Formula 1 Team | 15:11:25 | PIT |
| 4 | 1 | 3 | Max Verstappen | Oracle Red Bull Racing | 15:11:17 | 1:48.288 |
| 5 | 1 | 12 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team | 15:11:15 | 2:16.958 |
Note: Competitors 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.