Document 61 - Decision - Qualifying SC2-SC1 Times

From: The Stewards

To: All Teams, All Officials

Date: 02 May 2026

Time: 17:45

Fact

The Stewards received a report from the Race Director regarding the following matter:

• The F1 cars below exceeded the 1:48.00 time limit between the Safety Car lines during Qualifying.

Infringement

Alleged breach of Article B1.8.5 of the FIA F1 Regulations and Article 12.2.1 of the FIA International Sporting Code (non-compliance with the Race Director's Competition Notes, item 1, document 36).

Decision

No further action.

Reasons

The Stewards thoroughly reviewed Marshaling/Positioning data, timing data, on-board cameras, and CCTV cameras.

All drivers concerned stayed at or above speeds necessary to stay below 1:48.00 around the vast majority of the circuit. However, in all cases, the Stewards determined that the drivers took appropriate actions to not impede other drivers, and in all cases, they slowed down significantly to allow other drivers to pass while giving those drivers a clear track. The Stewards therefore determined that all drivers concerned did not drive "unnecessarily slowly", and that they were above the minimum time because they took appropriate steps, and we therefore take no further action.

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.
• Decisions of the Stewards are taken independently of the FIA and are based solely on the relevant regulations, guidelines, and evidence presented.

The Stewards:

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

Table of Drivers Exceeding Time Limit