Doc 92 - Decision - Car 23 - Alleged yellow flag infringement

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Document 92 - Decision - Car 23 - Alleged Yellow Flag Infringement

To: The Team Manager, Atlassian Williams F1 Team From: The Stewards Date: 03 May 2026 Time: 17:10

The Stewards have reviewed a report from the Race Director regarding an alleged yellow flag infringement involving Car 23 (Alexander Albon) of the Atlassian Williams F1 Team during the race session.

Incident Details

  • No / Driver: 23 - Alexander Albon
  • Competitor: Atlassian Williams 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' Review and Decision

Reasoning:

  1. The Stewards examined extensive evidence, including:
    • Positioning/marshalling system data
    • Video footage
    • Timing data
    • Telemetry data
    • In-car video evidence
  2. A single yellow flag was deployed at Turn 15 on Lap 5 due to Car 6 crashing at that location.
  3. After a thorough review of all available data, the Stewards concluded that Car 23 (Alexander Albon) handled the yellow flag situation at Turn 15 appropriately.

Decision: No further action.

Right of 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 made independently of the FIA and are based solely on relevant regulations, guidelines, and presented evidence.

Stewards:

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