Doc 82 - Infringement - Car 11 - False start - Out of position at restart

Infringements/Decisions

Document 82 - Infringement

From: The Stewards
To: The Team Manager, Cadillac Formula 1 Team
Date: 07 June 2026
Time: 19:29


Incident Details

No / Driver11 - Sergio Perez
CompetitorCadillac Formula 1 Team
Time17:21
SessionRace
FactCar 11 was out of position at the restart after the red flag.
InfringementBreach of Article B5.11 of the FIA F1 Regulations.

Decision

10-second time penalty imposed after the Race.


Reason

The Stewards summoned and heard from the driver of Car 11 (Sergio Perez) and the team representative, and reviewed positioning/marshalling system data, video, and in-car video evidence.

  • Video evidence clearly showed that the front right wheel of Car 11 was outside the starting box.
  • The standard penalty has been applied.

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.


Stewards

  • Garry Connelly
  • Tanja Geilhausen
  • Derek Warwick
  • Jean-François Calmes