Decision Qualifying Sc2 Sc1 Times Corrected
Bahrain Grand Prix In Malaysia · 2026 · 3 October 2026 · Doc 39
- Session
- Qualifying
2026 BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX IN MALAYSIA
02 - 04 October 2026
From The Stewards Document 39
To All Teams, All Officials Date 03 October 2026
Time 19:43
Title Decision - Qualifying SC2-SC1 Times (Corrected)
Description Qualifying SC2-SC1 Times (Corrected)
Enclosed BRN DOC 39 - Qualifying SC2-SC1 Times (Corrected).pdf
Gerd Ennser Mathieu Remmerie
Pedro Lamy Mazen Al Hilli
The Stewards
2026 B G P M AHRAIN RAND RIX IN ALAYSIA
02 – 04 October 2026
From The Stewards Document 39
To All Officials, All Teams Date 03 October 2026
Time 19:43
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 1:59.0 time limit between the Safety Car lines.
| No. | Car | Driver | Competitor | Time of Day | Lap Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team | 16:29:42 | L8 (Q2) |
| 2 | 43 | Franco Colapinto | BWT Alpine F1 Team | 16:39:21 | L8 (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 33).
Decision No further action.
Reasons The Stewards thoroughly reviewed Marshalling/Positioning data, timing data, on-board cameras and CCTV cameras.
Both drivers concerned stayed at or above speeds necessary to stay below 1:59.0 around the vast majority of the circuit. However, in both cases the Stewards determined that the drivers took appropriate actions to not impede other drivers, and they slowed down significantly to allow other drivers to pass while giving those drivers a clear track. The Stewards therefore determine that both 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.
Gerd Ennser Mathieu Remmerie
Pedro Lamy Mazen Al Hilli
The Stewards