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.TurnCarDriverCompetitorTime of DayLap Time
1255Carlos SainzAtlassian Williams F1 Team16:08:581:18.173
2923Alexander AlbonAtlassian Williams F1 Team16:09:431:20.269
31018Lance StrollAston Martin Aramco F1 Team16:10:41PIT
4927Nico HulkenbergAudi Revolut F1 Team16:30:281:16.922
  • 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