Infringement Car 5 Causing A Collision With Car 55
Bahrain Grand Prix In Malaysia · 2026 · 4 October 2026 · Doc 52
- Driver
- Gabriel Bortoleto
- Team
- Audi Revolut F1 Team
- Session
- Race
2026 BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX IN MALAYSIA
02 - 04 October 2026
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager,
Audi Revolut F1 Team Document 52 Date 04 October 2026 Time 18:18
The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 5 - Gabriel Bortoleto Competitor Audi Revolut F1 Team Time 17:01
Session Race
Fact Car 5 caused a collision with Car 55 in Turn 2. Infringement Breach of Appendix L, Chapter IV, Article 2 d) of the FIA International Sporting Code. Decision 10 second time penalty. Reason The Stewards reviewed video and in-car video evidence. BOR attempted to overtake SAI on the inside of Turn 2. BOR did not have his front axle alongside SAI's mirror prior to the apex. Although he was close to the required position at the apex, BOR did not maintain the inside line and moved towards SAI, who had left sufficient space. Contact then occurred between BOR's right front tyre and the left side of SAI's car. The Stewards considered that BOR was not in full control of the overtaking manoeuvre and was wholly to blame for the collision. The Stewards note that the incident occurred shortly after the restart. However, the circumstances normally associated with a "first-lap" (restart) incident were not present. The Stewards therefore did not consider it appropriate to apply the more lenient approach normally taken to "first-lap" (restart) incidents. Accordingly, the Stewards determine that BOR caused the collision and impose the standard penalty.
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 | |
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| Pedro Lamy | Mazen Al | Hilli |
| The Stewards |