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Decision Car 31 Alleged Yellow Flag Infringement

British Grand Prix · 2026 · 4 July 2026 · Doc 58

Driver
Esteban Ocon
Team
TGR Haas F1 Team
Session
Qualifying

2026 BRITISH GRAND PRIX

03 - 05 July 2026

From The Stewards

To The Team Manager,

TGR Haas F1 Team Document 58 Date 04 July 2026 Time 18:37

The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (document 50) 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 16:16 Session Qualifying Fact Car 31 was alleged to have failed to reduce speed under a single waved yellow flag in Turn 13 during Lap 9. Infringement Alleged Breach of Article B1.8.4 a) of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations and Article 2.5.5 b) of Appendix H to the FIA International Sporting Code Decision No further action. Reason The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 31 (Esteban Ocon) and the team representative and reviewed positioning/marshalling system data, video, timing, telemetry and in-car video evidence. The driver explained that, before Turn 10, he observed white smoke further ahead and was therefore already anticipating that a yellow or possibly a red flag might be displayed. He saw the illuminated yellow light panel on the right-hand side approaching Turn 12 and reacted by lifting off the throttle earlier than on a comparable representative lap and remaining off-throttle for a longer period. The telemetry confirmed that the driver lifted earlier, applied greater brake pressure than on his comparable fast lap (Lap 6), and demonstrated a discernible reduction in speed through the relevant yellow flag marshalling sector compared with that representative lap under similar conditions. The Stewards noted that the driver was on a run on new soft tyres and, prior to the yellow flag sector, had been improving on his Lap 6 time in several mini-sectors, making the reduction in speed through the yellow flag sector more evident. The Stewards were therefore satisfied that the driver had demonstrably reduced speed in the relevant marshalling sector and had complied with the requirements of Article B1.8.4 a) of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations and Article 2.5.5 b) of Appendix H to the FIA International Sporting Code. Accordingly, no breach was established and no further action was taken. 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 Tanja Geilhausen

Mathieu Remmerie Pedro Lamy

Richard Norbury

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