Decision Sprint Qualifying Sc2 Sc1 Times
Dutch Grand Prix · 2026 · 21 August 2026 · Doc 20
- Team
- Time of Day Lap
- Session
- Sprint Qualifying
2026 DUTCH GRAND PRIX
21 - 23 August 2026
From The Stewards Document 20
To All Teams, All Officials Date 21 August 2026
Time 17:50
Title Decision - Sprint Qualifying SC2-SC1 Times
Description Decision - Sprint Qualifying SC2-SC1 Times
Enclosed NED DOC 20 - Sprint Qualifying SC2-SC1 Times.pdf
Felix Holter Mathieu Remmerie
Tomas Kunc Vitantonio Liuzzi
Stijn Drinkenburg
The Stewards
2026 D G P UTCH RAND RIX
21 – 23 August 2026
From The Stewards Document 20
To All Officials, All Teams Date 21 August 2026
Time 17:50
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 exceeded the 1:28.00 time limit between the Safety Car lines.
| No. | Car | Driver | Competitor | Time of Day | Lap Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | TGR Haas F1 Team | 16:33:34 | L2 (SQ1) |
| 2 | 30 | Liam Lawson | Oracle Red Bull Racing | 16:37:47 | L4 (SQ1) |
| 3 | 41 | Arvid Lindblad | Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team | 16:38:29 | L5 (SQ1) |
| 4 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team | 16:39:42 | L4 (SQ1) |
| 5 | 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi Revolut F1 Team | 16:39:44 | L4 (SQ1) |
| 6 | 3 | Max Verstappen | Oracle Red Bull Racing | 16:40:53 | L6 (SQ1) |
| 7 | 30 | Liam Lawson | Oracle Red Bull Racing | 16:40:56 | L6 (SQ1) |
| 8 | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team | 16:41:01 | L8 (SQ1) |
| 9 | 12 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team | 16:41:02 | L7 (SQ1) |
| 10 | 55 | Carlos Sainz | Atlassian Williams F1 Team | 16:41:06 | L6 (SQ1) |
| 11 | 10 | Pierre Gasly | BWT Alpine F1 Team | 16:41:10 | L5 (SQ1) |
| 12 | 77 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac Formula 1 Team | 16:41:14 | L6 (SQ1) |
| 13 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team | 16:42:49 | L6 (SQ1) |
| 14 | 30 | Liam Lawson | Oracle Red Bull Racing | 16:57:23 | L12 (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 1:28.0 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.
Felix Holter Mathieu Remmerie
Tomas Kunc Vitantonio Liuzzi
Stijn Drinkenburg
The Stewards