Infringement Free Practice 2 Deleted Lap Times
Japanese Grand Prix · 2026 · 27 March 2026 · Doc 30
- Session
- Free Practice 2
2026 JAPANESE GRAND PRIX
27 - 29 March 2026
From The Stewards Document 30
To All Teams, All Officials Date 27 March 2026
Time 16:25
Title Infringement - Free Practice 2 Deleted Lap Times
Description Free Practice 2 Deleted Lap Times
Enclosed JPN DOC 30 - Free Practice 2 Deleted Lap 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 30
To All Officials, All Teams Date 27 March 2026
Time 16:25
The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
Session Free Practice 2
Fact The F1 cars below did not use the track at turns 13 and 17.
| No. | Turn | Car | Driver | Competitor | Time of Day | Lap Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren Mastercard F1 Team | 15:37:52 | 1:47.127 |
| 2 | 17 | 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren Mastercard F1 Team | 15:42:00 | PIT |
| 3 | 13 | 44 | Lewis Hamilton | Scuderia Ferrari HP | 15:55:29 | 1:35.751 |
| 4 | 13 | 3 | Max Verstappen | Oracle Red Bull Racing | 15:56:51 | 1:36.662 |
| 5 | 13 | 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren Mastercard F1 Team | 15:57:59 | 1:33.066 |
Infringement Breach of Appendix L Chapter IV Article 2 c) of the FIA International Sporting Code and Article B1.8.6 of the FIA F1 Regulations.
Decision Deletion of the lap times shown in accordance with Article 12.4.1.e of the FIA International Sporting Code.
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.
Gerd Ennser Matthew Selley
Zhou Xiaoxu Derek Warwick
Kazuhiro Tsuge
The Stewards
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