Decision Qualifying Sc2 Sc1 Times
Hungarian Grand Prix · 2026 · 25 July 2026 · Doc 44
- Session
- Qualifying
2026 HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX
23 - 25 July 2026
From The Stewards Document 44
To All Teams, All Officials Date 25 July 2026
Time 19:48
Title Decision - Qualifying SC2-SC1 Times
Description Qualifying SC2-SC1 Times
Enclosed HUN DOC 44 - Qualifying SC2-SC1 Times .pdf
Garry Connelly Matthew Selley
Richa Mergulhao Vitantonio Liuzzi
István Moni
The Stewards
2026 H G P UNGARIAN RAND RIX
24 – 26 July 2026
From The Stewards Document 44
To All Officials, All Teams Date 25 July 2026
Time 19:48
The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
Session Qualifying
Fact The F1 car below exceeded the 1:32.0 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 | 16:10:41 | L5 (Q1) |
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 4).
Decision No further action.
Reasons The Stewards thoroughly reviewed Marshalling/Positioning data, timing data and on-board cameras.
The driver concerned stayed at or above speeds necessary to stay below 1:32.0 around the vast majority of the circuit. However, the Stewards determined that the driver took appropriate actions to not impede other drivers and slowed down significantly to allow other drivers to pass while giving those drivers a clear track. The Stewards therefore determine that the driver 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.
Garry Connelly Matthew Selley
Richa Mergulhao Vitantonio Liuzzi
István Moni
The Stewards