Decision Qualifying Sc2 Sc1 Times
Austrian Grand Prix · 2026 · 27 June 2026 · Doc 34
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2026 AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX
26 - 28 Jun 2026
From The Stewards Document 34
To All Teams, All Officials Date 27 June 2026
Time 18:20
Title Decision - Qualifying SC2-SC1 Times
Description Decision - Qualifying SC2-SC1 Times
Enclosed AUT DOC 34 - Qualifying SC2-SC1 Times.pdf
Felix Holter Loïc Bacquelaine
Pedro Lamy Wilhelm Singer
The Stewards
2026 A G P USTRIAN RAND RIX
26 – 28 June 2026
From The Stewards Document 34
To All Officials, All Teams Date 27 June 2026
Time 18:20
The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
Session Qualifying
Fact The F1 cars below exceeded the 1:12.0 time limit between the Safety Car lines.
| No. | Car | Driver | Competitor | Time of Day | Lap Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | TGR Haas F1 Team | 16:04:13 | L4 (Q1) |
| 2 | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team | 16:05:44 | L4 (Q1) |
| 3 | 41 | Arvid Lindblad | Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team | 16:06:11 | L2 (Q1) |
| 4 | 30 | Liam Lawson | Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team | 16:06:18 | L2 (Q1) |
| 5 | 6 | Isack Hadjar | Oracle Red Bull Racing | 16:07:23 | L4 (Q1) |
| 6 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | TGR Haas F1 Team | 16:08:10 | L5 (Q1) |
| 7 | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team | 16:08:25 | L5 (Q1) |
| 8 | 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi Revolut F1 Team | 16:08:32 | L2 (Q1) |
| 9 | 27 | Nico Hulkenberg | Audi Revolut F1 Team | 16:09:50 | L5 (Q1) |
| 10 | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team | 16:11:05 | L7 (Q1) |
| 11 | 30 | Liam Lawson | Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team | 16:16:35 | L5 (Q1) |
| 12 | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team | 16:17:20 | L8 (Q1) |
| 13 | 11 | Sergio Perez | Cadillac Formula 1 Team | 16:17:24 | L8 (Q1) |
| 14 | 43 | Franco Colapinto | BWT Alpine F1 Team | 16:18:31 | L7 (Q1) |
| 15 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | TGR Haas F1 Team | 16:18:37 | L10 (Q1) |
| 16 | 87 | Oliver Bearman | TGR Haas F1 Team | 16:18:45 | L7 (Q1) |
| 17 | 10 | Pierre Gasly | BWT Alpine F1 Team | 16:30:34 | L8 (Q2) |
| 18 | 43 | Franco Colapinto | BWT Alpine F1 Team | 16:30:41 | L8 (Q2) |
| 19 | 12 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team | 16:31:13 | L7 (Q2) |
| 20 | 10 | Pierre Gasly | BWT Alpine F1 Team | 16:38:57 | L11 (Q2) |
| 21 | 12 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team | 16:39:18 | L10 (Q2) |
| 22 | 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi Revolut F1 Team | 16:41:23 | L13 (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 6).
Decision No further action.
Reasons The Stewards thoroughly reviewed Marshalling/Positioning data, timing data, on-board cameras and CCTV cameras.
All drivers concerned stayed at or above speeds necessary to stay below 1:12.0 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.
Note 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.
Felix Holter Loïc Bacquelaine
Pedro Lamy Wilhelm Singer
The Stewards