Decision Qualifying Sc2 Sc1 Times
Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix · 2026 · 13 June 2026 · Doc 43
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2026 BARCELONA-CATALUNYA GRAND PRIX
12 - 14 June 2026
From The Stewards Document 43
To All Teams, All Officials Date 13 June 2026
Time 17:35
Title Decision - Qualifying SC2-SC1 Times
Description Decision - Qualifying SC2-SC1 Times
Enclosed BCN DOC 43 - Qualifying SC2-SC1 Times.pdf
Felix Holter Natalie Corsmit
Kipras Aleknavičius Derek Warwick
David Domingo
The Stewards
2026 B -C G P ARCELONA ATALUNYA RAND RIX
12 – 14 June 2026
From The Stewards Document 43
To All Officials, All Teams Date 13 June 2026
Time 17:35
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 1:29.0 time limit between the Safety Car lines.
| No. | Car | Driver | Competitor | Time of Day | Lap Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55 | Carlos Sainz | Atlassian Williams F1 Team | 16:08:40 | L5 (Q1) |
| 2 | 23 | Alexander Albon | Atlassian Williams F1 Team | 16:08:47 | L5 (Q1) |
| 3 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren Mastercard F1 Team | 16:09:05 | L2 (Q1) |
| 4 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | TGR Haas F1 Team | 16:09:19 | L5 (Q1) |
| 5 | 77 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac Formula 1 Team | 16:09:24 | L5 (Q1) |
| 6 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team | 16:09:35 | L5 (Q1) |
| 7 | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team | 16:10:50 | L4 (Q1) |
| 8 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team | 16:15:54 | L7 (Q1) |
| 9 | 27 | Nico Hulkenberg | Audi Revolut F1 Team | 16:16:02 | L5 (Q1) |
| 10 | 43 | Franco Colapinto | BWT Alpine F1 Team | 16:32:30 | L10 (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 9).
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 1:29.0 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 Natalie Corsmit
Kipras Aleknavičius Derek Warwick
David Domingo
The Stewards