Infringement Car 12 Alleged Failure To Follow Race Directors Instructions Sc2 Sc1 Time
Hungarian Grand Prix · 2026 · 25 July 2026 · Doc 43
- Driver
- Kimi Antonelli
- Team
- Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team
- Session
- Qualifying
2026 HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX
23 - 25 July 2026
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager,
Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team Document 43 Date 25 July 2026 Time 19:38
The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (document 35) and heard from the driver and team representative, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 12 - Kimi Antonelli Competitor Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team Time 17:01 Session Qualifying Fact Driving unnecessarily slowly during Qualifying. Infringement Breach of Article 12.2.1.i of the International Sporting Code and non-compliance with Race Director's Event Note (item 1, document 4). Decision Driver: Warning. Reason The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 12 (Kimi Antonelli), team representative and timing and in-car video evidence. The driver was on an in-lap and his time between SC2 and SC1 exceeded the prescribed maximum for this event. Car 12 was not overtaken by any other car. The driver acknowledged that he had exceeded the delta. He said he was preoccupied by his push lap having being affected by a yellow flag and wasn't focusing sufficiently on adhering to the delta. The team explained that they were dealing with an issue with Car 63 and ought to have reminded the driver to speed up. The Stewards determined that the driver drove unnecessarily slowly by not adhering to the delta but noted that no other car was affected. Consistent with previous infringements of this type where no other car is affected, the Stewards imposed a warning.
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.