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Infringement Car 31 Media Commitment

Belgian Grand Prix · 2026 · 17 July 2026 · Doc 13

Driver
Esteban Ocon
Team
TGR Haas F1 Team

2026 BELGIAN GRAND PRIX

17 - 19 July 2026

From The Stewards

To The Team Manager,

TGR Haas F1 Team Document 13 Date 17 July 2026 Time 12:27

The Stewards, having received a report from the FIA Media Delegate, summoned (document 09) and heard from the driver and team representative, have considered the following matter and determine the following:

No / Driver 31 - Esteban Ocon Competitor TGR Haas F1 Team Time 14:30 Fact The driver was late attending the Thursday Press Conference Infringement Breach of Article B10.1.1.a of the FIA F1 Regulations and Articles 12.2.1.i and 12.2.1.p of the FIA International Sporting Code. Decision The competitor (TGR Haas F1 Team) is fined €5,000.  This fine is suspended for a period of 12 months subject to there being no further breach of a similar nature. Reason The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 31 (Esteban Ocon) and the Team Representative. Car 31 was scheduled to attend the FIA Drivers' Press Conference at 14:30 as published in the official FIA Media Schedule but arrived approximately one minute late. The Driver explained that he was unexpectedly briefly delayed when rushing from a team meeting to get to the Press Conference and underestimated the time it would take to get there. He acknowledged that he was late but only missed part of the introduction and was present for all questions from media representatives. The team representative apologised and committed to ensuring the team's schedule would in future allow sufficient time for the drivers to get to media commitments on schedule. The Stewards note that attendance at FIA press activities is an important part of the Championship and that drivers are required to comply with the published timetable unless prevented by exceptional circumstances. The Stewards took into account the driver's explanation and, while not considering they were exceptional, nonetheless accepted they were mitigatory. Consistent with previous infringements of a similar nature, the Stewards determined to impose a fine. Noting that in accordance with Article 9.15.1 of the FIA International Sporting Code, the Competitor is responsible for the actions of its driver, the fine is imposed on the Competitor. As this is the Competitor's first infringement of this type this season, and taking into account the driver's explanation, the fine is suspended for a period of 12 months subject to there being no further breach of a similar nature. 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.

The Stewards Decisions of the Stewards are taken independently of the FIA and are based solely on the relevant regulations, guidelines and evidence presented.

Gerd Ennser Matthew Selley

Alfonso Orihuela Pedro Lamy

Loïc Bacquelaine

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