Infringement Car 23 Pit Lane Incident With Car 41
Monaco Grand Prix · 2026 · 6 June 2026 · Doc 60
- Driver
- Alexander Albon
- Team
- Formal warning A fine of €5,000 is also imposed on the Competitor for a breach of Article 12.2.1.h of the FIA International Sporting Code.
- Session
- Qualifying
2026 MONACO GRAND PRIX
07 - 09 June 2026
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager,
Atlassian Williams F1 Team Document 60 Date 06 June 2026 Time 18:56
The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (documents 56 & 57) and heard from the drivers and team representatives, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 23 - Alexander Albon Competitor Atlassian Williams F1 Team Time 16:41 Session Qualifying Fact Car 41 was delayed in entering his pit stop by Car 23 and had to swerve around Car 23 and its mechanics. Infringement Breach of Article B4.1.1 of the FIA F1 Regulations and Article 12.2.1.h of the FIA International Sporting Code. Decision Competitor: Formal warning A fine of €5,000 is also imposed on the Competitor for a breach of Article 12.2.1.h of the FIA International Sporting Code. Reason The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 23 (Alexander Albon), the driver of Car 41 (Arvid Lindblad), team representatives, the FIA Single Seater Department Sporting Director and reviewed positioning/marshalling system data, video, team radio and incar video evidence. Car 55 was already stopped in front of the Williams Team garage area as Car 23 approached. Car 23 drove around Car 55 and in doing so prevented, for a short time, Car 41 from entering its pit stop position. In doing so, Car 41 narrowly missed running over the foot of one of the mechanics attending to Car 23. The Williams Team admitted that it could have handled the situation differently and hence a formal warning is issued for that, and more importantly, a fine is imposed for the potential safety issue. 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.