Decision Car 1 Alleged Failure To Follow Race Directors Instructions Sc2 1 Time
Miami Grand Prix · 2026 · 1 May 2026 · Doc 31
- Session
- Sprint Qualifying
2026 MIAMI GRAND PRIX
01 - 03 May 2026
From The Stewards Document 31
To The Team Manager, McLaren Mastercard F1 Team Date 01 May 2026
Time 19:50
Title Decision - Car 1 - Alleged failure to follow Race Director's Instructions (SC2-1 Time)
Description Decision - Car 1 - Alleged failure to follow Race Director's Instructions (SC2-1 Time)
Enclosed MIA DOC 31 - Car 1 - Sprint Qualifying SC2-SC1 Deleted Lap Times.pdf
Nish Shetty Natalie Corsmit
Vitantonio Liuzzi Steve Pence
The Stewards
2026 M G P IAMI RAND RIX
01 – 03 May 2026
From The Stewards Document 31
To All Officials, All Teams Date 01 May 2026
Time 19:50
The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (document 25) and heard from the driver and team representative, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
Session Sprint Qualifying
Fact The F1 car below exceeded the 1:48.0 time limit between the Safety Car lines.
| No. | Car | Driver | Competitor | Time of Day | Lap Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren Mastercard F1 Team | 16:58:22 | L12 (SQ2) |
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 20).
Decision No Further Action
Reasons The Stewards heard the driver and the team representative and thoroughly reviewed Marshalling/Positioning data, timing data and on-board camera footage.
Car 1 (Norris) failed to stay below the required time limit as stipulated by the Race Director’s Competition Notes. Car 1 was within the approved delta time for almost the whole lap until just before turn 17, where he was suddenly passed by Car 27. That then forced Car 1 to react to create a necessary and appropriate gap to set up a push lap.
The Stewards considered this an extenuating circumstance and determined that he did not drive unnecessarily slowly.
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.
Nish Shetty Natalie Corsmit
Vitantonio Liuzzi Steve Pence
The Stewards