Doc 42 - Infringement - Qualifying Deleted Lap Times
Infringements/Decisions
2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix
12 - 14 June 2026
- From: The Stewards
- To: All Officials, All Teams
- Document: 42
- Date: 13 June 2026
- Time: 17:31
Subject: Infringement - Qualifying Deleted Lap Times
The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
- Session: Qualifying
- Fact: The F1 cars below did not use the track at turns 2, 9, and 10.
Deleted Lap Times Table
| No. | Turn | Car | Driver | Competitor | Time of Day | Lap Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 55 | Carlos Sainz | Atlassian Williams F1 Team | 16:08:58 | 1:18.173 |
| 2 | 9 | 23 | Alexander Albon | Atlassian Williams F1 Team | 16:09:43 | 1:20.269 |
| 3 | 10 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team | 16:10:41 | PIT |
| 4 | 9 | 27 | Nico Hulkenberg | Audi Revolut F1 Team | 16:30:28 | 1:16.922 |
- Infringement: 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: 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:
- Felix Holter
- Natalie Corsmit
- Kipras Aleknavičius
- Derek Warwick
- David Domingo