Infringement Car 55 Failure To Slow For Double Yellow Flags
Italian Grand Prix · 2026 · 5 September 2026 · Doc 40
- Driver
- Carlos Sainz
- Team
- Atlassian Williams F1 Team
- Session
- Free Practice 3
2026 ITALIAN GRAND PRIX
04 - 06 September 2026
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager,
Atlassian Williams F1 Team Document 40 Date 05 September 2026 Time 16:17
The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (document 36) and heard from the driver and team representative, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 55 - Carlos Sainz Competitor Atlassian Williams F1 Team Time 13:02 Session Free Practice 3 Fact Car 55 appeared to fail to slow for double Yellow Flags. Infringement Breach of Article B1.8.4b of the FIA F1 Regulations. Decision No penalty is applied. Reason The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 55 (Carlos Sainz), team representative and reviewed positioning/marshalling system data, video, telemetry and in-car video evidence.
The driver was not shown a yellow flag nor were yellow lights displayed to him, however a green light panel was visible for a very short period of time. The driver stated that as he was exiting the corner he noticed the yellow light on his steering wheel and instinctively lifted off the accelerator. This was verified by the telemetry.
Whilst the lift occurred slightly past the yellow flag zone, the Stewards noted the intention of the driver and also noted that the driver was looking at the apex and had a very short period of time to react. In view of these mitigating circumstances the Stewards therefore decide to impose no 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.