Doc 46 - Infringement - Car 27 - Leaving the track and gaining an advantage
Infringements/Decisions
Decision - Car 27
Event: 2026 British Grand Prix Date: 04 July 2026 Document: 46
Incident Details
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Driver | Nico Hulkenberg (Car 27) |
| Competitor | Audi Revolut F1 Team |
| Session | Sprint |
| Time | 12:04 |
Infringement
Breach of Article B1.8.6 of the FIA F1 Regulations.
Decision
5-second time penalty imposed after the Sprint.
Reasoning
The Stewards reviewed video, telemetry, and team radio evidence.
- Incident: On Lap 1, Turn 9, Car 27 defended against Car 31.
- Action: Car 27 approached the corner with excessive speed, left the track, and did not concede the position.
- Mitigation: The driver attempted to avoid a collision with Car 31.
- Conclusion: While the attempt to avoid collision is noted as a mitigating factor, the primary reason for leaving the track was excessive speed, resulting in a lasting advantage.