Decision Sprint Qualifying Sc2 Sc1 Times
British Grand Prix · 2026 · 3 July 2026 · Doc 24
- Team
- Time of Day Lap
- Session
- Sprint Qualifying
2026 BRITISH GRAND PRIX
03 - 05 July 2026
From The Stewards Document 24
To All Teams, All Officials Date 03 July 2026
Time 18:10
Title Decision - Sprint Qualifying SC2-SC1 Times
Description Decision - Sprint Qualifying SC2-SC1 Times
Enclosed GBR DOC 24 - Sprint Qualifying SC2-SC1 deleted lap times.pdf
Gerd Ennser Tanja Geilhausen
Mathieu Remmerie Pedro Lamy
Richard Norbury
The Stewards
2026 B G P RITISH RAND RIX
03 – 05 July 2026
From The Stewards Document 24
To All Officials, All Teams Date 03 July 2026
Time 18:10
The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
Session Sprint Qualifying
Fact The F1 cars below exceeded the 1:39.0 time limit between the Safety Car lines.
| No. | Car | Driver | Competitor | Time of Day | Lap Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team | 16:36:41 | L4 (SQ1) |
| 2 | 10 | Pierre Gasly | BWT Alpine F1 Team | 16:38:27 | L4 (SQ1) |
| 3 | 43 | Franco Colapinto | BWT Alpine F1 Team | 16:38:45 | L4 (SQ1) |
| 4 | 6 | Isack Hadjar | Oracle Red Bull Racing | 16:40:25 | L5 (SQ1) |
| 5 | 14 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team | 16:40:37 | L4 (SQ1) |
| 6 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team | 16:40:54 | L4 (SQ1) |
| 7 | 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren Mastercard F1 Team | 16:41:01 | L5 (SQ1) |
| 8 | 43 | Franco Colapinto | BWT Alpine F1 Team | 16:41:08 | L5 (SQ1) |
| 9 | 55 | Carlos Sainz | Atlassian Williams F1 Team | 16:41:13 | L6 (SQ1) |
| 10 | 12 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team | 16:55:32 | L10 (SQ2) |
| 11 | 27 | Nico Hulkenberg | Audi Revolut F1 Team | 16:57:53 | L11 (SQ2) |
| 12 | 41 | Arvid Lindblad | Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team | 16:59:39 | L10 (SQ2) |
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 5).
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 1:39.0 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.
Gerd Ennser Tanja Geilhausen
Mathieu Remmerie Pedro Lamy
Richard Norbury
The Stewards