Infringement Free Practice 2 Deleted Lap Times Yellow Flags
Japanese Grand Prix · 2026 · 27 March 2026 · Doc 31
2026 JAPANESE GRAND PRIX
27 - 29 March 2026
From The Stewards Document 31
To All Teams, All Officials Date 27 March 2026
Time 16:30
Title Infringement - Free Practice 2 Deleted Lap Times (Yellow Flags)
Description Free Practice 2 Deleted Lap Times (Yellow Flags)
Enclosed JPN DOC 31 - Free Practice 2 Deleted Lap Times - Double Yellow.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 31
To All Officials, All Teams Date 27 March 2026
Time 16:30
The lap times set by the F1 cars that went through the double waved yellow flag zone will be deleted as detailed in the Race Director’s Competition Notes (item 11, document 21):
Session Free Practice 2
Fact The F1 cars passed through a double waved yellow flag marshalling sector.
| No. | Turn | Car | Driver | Competitor | Time of Day | Lap Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | TGR Haas F1 Team | 15:11:46 | 2:06.810 |
| 2 | 1 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren Mastercard F1 Team | 15:11:32 | PIT |
| 3 | 1 | 77 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac Formula 1 Team | 15:11:25 | PIT |
| 4 | 1 | 3 | Max Verstappen | Oracle Red Bull Racing | 15:11:17 | 1:48.288 |
| 5 | 1 | 12 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team | 15:11:15 | 2:16.958 |
Decision Deletion of the lap times shown.
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