Infringement Car 31 Causing A Collision With Car 43
Chinese Grand Prix · 2026 · 15 March 2026 · Doc 72
- Driver
- Esteban Ocon
- Team
- TGR Haas F1 Team
- Session
- Race
2026 CHINESE GRAND PRIX
13 - 15 March 2026
The Stewards
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager, TGR Haas F1 Team Document 72 Date 15 March 2026
Time 16:29 The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 31 - Esteban Ocon Competitor TGR Haas F1 Team
Time 16:00
Session Race Fact Car 31 colided with Car 43 in Turm 2 Infringement Breach of Appendix L, Chapter IV, Article 2d of the FIA International Sporting Code. Decision 10 second time penalty.
Reason The Stewards reviewed video and in-car video evidence. Car 43 (Franco Colapinto) exited the Pit Lane on Lap 33 ahead of Car 31 (Esteban Ocon). OCO was gaining on Car 43 through the long turn 1. COL took the usual wide entry racing line into turn 2 and OCO attempted to overtake on the inside and a collision occurred. Applying the Driving Standards Guidelines, OCO had no right to racing room on the inside at turn 2 because the front axle of OCO's car was not ahead of the mirror of COL's car prior to and at the apex. The Stewards therefore determined that OCO was wholly to blame for the collision and applied the usual penalty. 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.