Doc 38 - Decision - Qualifying SC2-SC1 Times
Decision - Qualifying SC2-SC1 Times
Document: 38
Date: 03 October 2026
Session: Qualifying
Fact
The following F1 cars exceeded the 1:59.0 time limit between the Safety Car lines.
| No. | Car | Driver | Competitor | Time of Day | Lap Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team | 16:16:52 | L5 (Q1) |
| 2 | 43 | Franco Colapinto | BWT Alpine F1 Team | 16:39:21 | L8 (Q2) |
Infringement
Alleged Breach of Article B1.8.5 of the FIA F1 Regulations and Article 12.2.1.i of the FIA International Sporting Code (non-compliance with the Race Director’s Competition Notes, item 1, document 33).
Decision
No further action.
Reasons
The Stewards thoroughly reviewed Marshalling/Positioning data, timing data, on-board cameras and CCTV cameras.
Both drivers concerned stayed at or above speeds necessary to stay below 1:59.0 around the vast majority of the circuit. However, in both cases the Stewards determined that the drivers took appropriate actions to not impede other drivers, and they slowed down significantly to allow other drivers to pass while giving those drivers a clear track.
The Stewards therefore determine that both drivers concerned did not drive "unnecessarily slowly", and that they were above the maximum time because they took appropriate steps, and we therefore take no further action.