Infringement Free Practice 3 Deleted Lap Times
Belgian Grand Prix · 2026 · 18 July 2026 · Doc 41
2026 BELGIAN GRAND PRIX
17 - 19 July 2026
From The Stewards Document 41
To All Teams, All Officials Date 18 July 2026
Time 14:23
Title Infringement - Free Practice 3 Deleted Lap Times
Description Infringement - Free Practice 3 Deleted Lap Times
Enclosed BEL DOC 41 - Free Practice 3 Deleted Lap Times.pdf
Gerd Ennser Matthew Selley
Alfonso Orihuela Pedro Lamy
Loïc Bacquelaine
The Stewards
2026 B G P ELGIAN RAND RIX
17 – 19 July 2026
From The Stewards Document 41
To All Officials, All Teams Date 18 July 2026
Time 14:22
The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
Session Free Practice 3
Fact The F1 cars below did not use the track at turns 4,6, 9 and 19.
| No. | Turn | Car | Driver | Competitor | Time of Day | Lap Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 43 | Franco Colapinto | BWT Alpine F1 Team | 12:42:21 | 1:49.204 |
| 2 | 4 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team | 12:42:05 | OUT LAP |
| 3 | 19 | 43 | Franco Colapinto | BWT Alpine F1 Team | NEXT LAP | PIT |
| 4 | 4 | 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren Mastercard F1 Team | 12:58:25 | 1:49.368 |
| 5 | 4 | 16 | Charles Leclerc | Scuderia Ferrari HP | 12:58:44 | PIT |
| 6 | 4 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team | 12:58:55 | 8:10.442 |
| 7 | 4 | 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi Revolut F1 Team | 12:59:54 | 1:49.659 |
| 8 | 6 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team | 13:06:21 | PIT |
| 9 | 19 | 30 | Liam Lawson | Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team | 13:19:48 | 1:47.294 |
| 10 | 19 | 30 | Liam Lawson | Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team | NEXT LAP | PIT |
| 11 | 4 | 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren Mastercard F1 Team | 13:20:47 | 1:47.449 |
| 12 | 4 | 6 | Isack Hadjar | Oracle Red Bull Racing | 13:21:27 | 1:51.837 |
| 13 | 19 | 12 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team | 13:20:18 | 2:30.236 |
| 14 | 19 | 12 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team | NEXT LAP | 1:46.255 |
| 15 | 9 | 87 | Oliver Bearman | TGR Haas F1 Team | 13:23:53 | 3:05.329 |
| 16 | 4 | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team | 13:24:27 | 2:29.187 |
| 17 | 4 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team | 13:27:54 | PIT |
| 18 | 6 | 3 | Max Verstappen | Oracle Red Bull Racing | 13:28:22 | 1:48.452 |
| 19 | 4 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren Mastercard F1 Team | 13:29:18 | 7:42.429 |
Infringement Breach of Appendix L Chapter IV Article 2 c) of the FIA International Sporting Code and Article B1.8.6 of the FIA F1 Regulations.
Decision Deletion of the lap times shown in accordance with Article 12.4.1.e of the FIA International Sporting Code.
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 Matthew Selley
Alfonso Orihuela Pedro Lamy
Loïc Bacquelaine
The Stewards