Doc 70 - Infringement - Car 5 - Red Light at Pit Exit

Decision Summary > Car 5 - Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi Revolut F1 Team) received a driving reprimand for leaving the pit lane when the pit exit light was red. | Detail | Information | | :--- | :--- | | Document | 70 | | Date | 23 August 2026 | | Session | Race | | Time | 15:33 | | Infringement | Breach of Article B1.6.3e of the FIA F1 Regulations | | Decision | Driver: Reprimand (Driving) - 1st reprimand of the season | ### Reason & Stewards' Findings - The Stewards reviewed in-car video evidence. - The pit exit light turned red as the driver approached the pit exit to join the track for the race re-start following a suspension. - While such infractions during a live race usually carry heavy penalties, this occurred during the build-up before the re-start (though technically resumed under Article B5.15.2g). - No advantage was gained, and no dangerous or unsafe situation was created. - Given these mitigating circumstances and the unique scenario, a reprimand is deemed appropriate.