Doc 85 - Infringement - Car 18 - Failure to follow Race Director's Instructions - Practice Start

2026 Singapore Grand Prix - Document 85<br><br>• From: The Stewards<br>• To: The Team Manager, Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team<br>• Car / Driver: No. 18 - Lance Stroll<br>• Competitor: Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team<br>• Time: 19:23<br>• Session: Reconnaissance Laps<br><br>### Fact<br>Car 18 left the pit lane during the reconnaissance laps without performing a practice start, but did not cross the white line at pit exit.<br><br>### Infringement<br>Breach of Article 12.2.1.i of the International Sporting Code and non-compliance with Race Director’s Competition Notes (item 6.5 document 13) – Practice start infringement.<br><br>### Decision<br>* Driver: Warning.<br><br>### Reason<br>The Stewards reviewed video evidence. When Car 18 left the pit lane during the reconnaissance laps without performing a practice start, the Car did not cross the white line at pit exit and therefore did not comply with the requirement set out in item 6.5 of the Race Director’s Competition Notes.