Infringement: Car 55 (Sainz) Failed to Follow Race Director's Instructions Turn 11
Mexico City Grand Prix · 2026 · 31 October 2026 · Doc 51
- Driver
- Carlos Sainz
- Team
- Atlassian Williams F1 Team
- Session
- Qualifying
2026 MEXICO CITY GRAND PRIX
30 October - 01 November
The Stewards
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager, Atlassian Williams F1 Team Document 51 Date 31 October 2026
Time 16:46 The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 55 - Carlos Sainz Competitor Atlassian Williams F1 Team
Time 15:47
Session Qualifying Fact The drive failed to follow Race Directors instructions after running off at Turn 11. Infringement Breach of Article 12.2.1.i of the FIA International Sporting Code – Non-compliance
with Race Director's Event Note (item 16.3, document 8). Decision Driver: Warning. Reason The Stewards reviewed positioning/marshalling system data, video, telemetry and incar video evidence. Car 55 went off at Turn 11 and the driver did not comply with the Race Director's Event Note which required him to drive to the left of the second polystyrene block. 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.