Infringement Sprint Qualifying Deleted Lap Times
Chinese Grand Prix · 2026 · 13 March 2026 · Doc 32
- Team
- Time of Day Lap
- Session
- Sprint Qualifying
2026 CHINESE GRAND PRIX
13 - 15 March 2026
From The Stewards Document 32
To All Teams, All Officials Date 13 March 2026
Time 18:50
Title Infringement - Sprint Qualifying Deleted Lap Times
Description Deleted Lap Times
Enclosed CHN DOC 32 - Sprint Qualifying Deleted Lap Times.pdf
Nish Shetty Matthew Selley
Pedro Lamy Zheng Honghai
The Stewards
2026 C G P HINESE RAND RIX
13 – 15 March 2026
From The Stewards Document 32
To All Officials, All Teams Date 13 March 2026
Time 18:50
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 did not use the track at turns 9 and 16.
| No. | Turn | Car | Driver | Competitor | Time of Day | Lap Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team | 15:33:33 | 1:38.378 |
| 2 | 16 | 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi Revolut F1 Team | 15:39:17 | 1:38.344 |
| 3 | 11 | 23 | Alexander Albon | Atlassian Williams F1 Team | 15:41:51 | 1:45.327 |
| 4 | 16 | 87 | Oliver Bearman | TGR Haas F1 Team | 15:41:31 | 1:35.160 |
| 5 | 16 | 3 | Max Verstappen | Oracle Red Bull Racing | 15:57:12 | 1:37.553 |
Infringement Breach of Appendix L Chapter IV Article 2c 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 12.4.1e 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.
Nish Shetty Matthew Selley
Pedro Lamy Zheng Honghai
The Stewards