Decision Qualifying Sc2 Sc1 Times
Japanese Grand Prix · 2026 · 28 March 2026 · Doc 47
- Session
- Qualifying
2026 JAPANESE GRAND PRIX
27 - 29 March 2026
From The Stewards Document 47
To All Teams, All Officials Date 28 March 2026
Time 17:05
Title Decision - Qualifying SC2-SC1 Times
Description Qualifying SC2-SC1 Times
Enclosed JPN DOC 47 - Qualifying SC2-SC1 Times.pdf
Gerd Ennser Matthew Selley
Zhou Xiaoxu Derek Warwick
Kazuhiro Tsuge
The Stewards
2026 J G P APANESE RAND RIX
27 – 29 March 2026
From The Stewards Document 47
To All Officials, All Teams Date 28 March 2026
Time 17:05
The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
Session Qualifying
Fact The F1 cars below exceeded the 1:52.0 time limit between the Safety Car lines.
| No. | Car | Driver | Competitor | Time of Day | Lap Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41 | Arvid Lindblad | Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team | 15:07:32 | L5 (Q1) |
| 2 | 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi Revolut F1 Team | 15:09:02 | L4 (Q1) |
| 3 | 44 | Lewis Hamilton | Scuderia Ferrari HP | 15:38:57 | L13 (Q2) |
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 21).
Decision No further action.
Reasons The Stewards thoroughly reviewed Marshalling/Positioning data, timing data and on-board camera video.
All drivers concerned stayed at or above speeds necessary to stay below 1:52.0 (refer document 32) 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.
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Gerd Ennser Matthew Selley
Zhou Xiaoxu Derek Warwick
Kazuhiro Tsuge
The Stewards
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