Decision Car 14 Alleged Ignoring Blue Flags
Austrian Grand Prix · 2026 · 28 June 2026 · Doc 50
- Driver
- Fernando Alonso
- Team
- Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team
- Session
- Race
2026 AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX
26 - 28 Jun 2026
The Stewards
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager, Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team Document 50 Date 28 June 2026
Time 17:41 The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 14 - Fernando Alonso Competitor Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team
Time 15:53
Session Race Fact Car 14 had several blue flags displayed prior to the car behind passing Infringement Alleged breach of Appendix H, Article 2.5.5 e) of the International Sporting Code.
Decision No further action. Reason The Stewards reviewed positioning/marshalling system data and in-car video evidence. Although Car 14 received several blue flags before giving way for Car 5, the Stewards determine that Car 5 was neither trying to overtake, nor was it in close enough proximity to mandate Car 14 to move away immediately. Competitors are reminded that they have the right to appeal certain decisions of the Stewards, in accordance with Article 15 of the FIA International Sporting Code and Chapter 5 of the FIA Judicial and Disciplinary Rules, within the applicable time limits.
Decisions of the Stewards are taken independently of the FIA and are based solely on the relevant regulations, guidelines and evidence presented.