Doc 50 - Decision - Qualifying SC2-SC1 Times
2026 Mexico City Grand Prix - Document 50
Decision - Qualifying SC2-SC1 Times
The Stewards reviewed data from the Race Director regarding cars exceeding the 1:38.0 time limit between the Safety Car lines during Qualifying.
Infringed Drivers
| No. | Driver | Competitor | Time of Day | Lap Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi Revolut F1 Team | 15:04:57 | L4 (Q1) |
| 77 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac Formula 1 Team | 15:05:40 | L4 (Q1) |
| 44 | Lewis Hamilton | Scuderia Ferrari HP | 15:18:54 | L5 (Q1) |
| 11 | Sergio Perez | Cadillac Formula 1 Team | 15:25:38 | L10 (Q1) |
| 6 | Isack Hadjar | Oracle Red Bull Racing | 16:08:55 | L21 (Q3) |
Infringement
- Regulation: 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 8).
Decision
- Ruling: No further action.
Reasons
The Stewards thoroughly reviewed Marshalling/Positioning data and timing data. All drivers concerned stayed at or above speeds necessary to stay below 1:38.0 around the vast majority of the circuit. However, in all cases the Stewards determined that the drivers took appropriate actions to not impede other drivers, and in all cases, they slowed down significantly to allow other drivers to pass while giving those drivers a clear track. The Stewards therefore determine that all 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.