Doc 26 - Infringement - Sprint Qualifying Deleted Lap Times

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Document 26 - Infringement - Sprint Qualifying Deleted Lap Times

Issued By: The Stewards

To: All Teams, All Officials

Date: 01 May 2026

Time: 18:21

Overview

This document details infringements during the Sprint Qualifying session of the 2026 Miami Grand Prix, specifically concerning deleted lap times due to drivers not using the track at turns 5, 6, 11, and 17.

Session Details

  • Session: Sprint Qualifying

Fact

The F1 cars listed below did not use the track at turns 5, 6, 11, and 17 as required.

Infringements and Decisions

No.TurnCarDriverCompetitorTime of DayLap Time
1527Nico HulkenbergAudi Revolut F1 Team16:33:47OUT LAP
21718Lance StrollAston Martin Aramco F1 Team16:34:512:09.082
3518Lance StrollAston Martin Aramco F1 Team16:33:482:09.082
41741Arvid LindbladVisa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team16:37:09PIT
5514Fernando AlonsoAston Martin Aramco F1 Team16:37:461:32.490
6555Carlos SainzAtlassian Williams F1 Team16:39:392:12.149
71114Fernando AlonsoAston Martin Aramco F1 Team16:41:59PIT
8555Carlos SainzAtlassian Williams F1 Team16:54:252:05.016
966Isack HadjarOracle Red Bull Racing16:57:241:30.013

Infringement Details

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 in accordance with Article 12.4.1.e of the FIA International Sporting Code.

Note to Competitors

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, within the applicable time limits. Decisions of the Stewards are independent of the FIA and are based solely on the relevant regulations, guidelines, and evidence presented.

Stewards

  • Nish Shetty
  • Natalie Corsmit
  • Vitantonio Liuzzi
  • Steve Pence

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