Doc 21 - Decision - Car 63 - Alleged forcing another driver off the track

Stewards Decision - Car 63 (George Russell)

• Event: 2026 United States Grand Prix
• Session: Free Practice 2 (FP2)
• Date: 23 October 2026
• Time: 16:50

Incident Details

• Fact: Car 63 appeared to force Car 16 off the track at Turn 18.
• Time: 16:12
• Alleged Infringement: Breach of Appendix L, Chapter IV, Article 2 b) of the FIA International Sporting Code.

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Decision

No further action.

Reason

• The Stewards reviewed video, team radio, and in-car video evidence.
• Car 16 attempted to pass Car 63 into Turn 18.
• Car 63 moved to the left.
• Car 16 left the track and rejoined in front of Car 63.
• Both cars were on preparation laps.
• The Stewards considered that there was nothing dangerous in the manoeuvre and took into account the fact that this was in a Free Practice session.