Doc 93 - Decision - Car 14 - Alleged yellow flag infringement
Infringements/Decisions
Document 93 - Decision - Car 14 - Alleged Yellow Flag Infringement
To: The Team Manager, Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team
Date: 03 May 2026
Time: 17:12
Incident Details
- No / Driver: 14 - Fernando Alonso
- Competitor: Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team
- Time of Incident: 13:12
- Session: Race
- Fact: Alleged failure to slow under yellow flags at Turn 15.
- Infringement: Alleged breach of Appendix H, Article 2.5.5 b) of the International Sporting Code.
Stewards' Decision
No further action.
Reason for Decision
The Stewards conducted a thorough review of various data sources, including:
- Positioning/marshalling system data
- Video evidence
- Timing data
- Telemetry
- In-car video
Key Findings:
- A single yellow flag was displayed due to Car 6 crashing at Turn 15 on Lap 5.
- After reviewing all available data, the Stewards determined that Car 14 (Fernando Alonso) dealt appropriately with the yellow flag situation at Turn 15.
Therefore, no further action was deemed necessary.
Right to Appeal
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, within the specified time limits.
Stewards' decisions are independent of the FIA and are based solely on relevant regulations, guidelines, and presented evidence.
The Stewards:
- Nish Shetty
- Vitantonio Liuzzi
- Natalie Corsmit
- Steve Pence