Decision Sprint Qualifying Sc2 Sc1 Times
Singapore Grand Prix · 2026 · 9 October 2026 · Doc 31
2026 SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX
09 - 11 October 2026
From The Stewards Document 31
To All Teams, All Officials Date 09 October 2026
Time 23:50
Title Decision - Sprint Qualifying SC2-SC1 Times
Description Sprint Qualifying SC2-SC1 Times
Enclosed SGP DOC 31 - Sprint Qualifying SC2-SC1 Times.pdf
Felix Holter Matthew Selley
Pedro Lamy Paul Ng
The Stewards
2026 S G P INGAPORE RAND RIX
09 – 11 October 2026
From The Stewards Document 31
To All Officials, All Teams Date 09 October 2026
Time 23:50
The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
Session Sprint Qualifying
Fact The F1 Cars below exceeded the 1:52.0 time limit between the Safety Car lines.
| No. | Car | Driver | Competitor | Time of Day | Lap Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | Sergio Perez | Cadillac Formula 1 Team | 20:51:33 | L7 (SQ1) |
| 2 | 77 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac Formula 1 Team | 20:51:38 | L8 (SQ1) |
| 3 | 55 | Carlos Sainz | Atlassian Williams F1 Team | 20:54:45 | L8 (SQ1) |
| 4 | 43 | Franco Colapinto | BWT Alpine F1 Team | 21:20:01 | L11 (SQ2) |
| 5 | 27 | Nico Hulkenberg | Audi Revolut F1 Team | 21:20:18 | L13 (SQ2) |
| 6 | 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi Revolut F1 Team | 21:20:22 | L13 (SQ2) |
| 7 | 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren Mastercard F1 Team | 21:20:23 | L10 (SQ2) |
| 8 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren Mastercard F1 Team | 21:20:30 | 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 13).
Decision No further action.
Reasons The Stewards thoroughly reviewed Marshalling/Positioning data, timing data and on-board cameras.
All drivers concerned stayed at or above speeds necessary to stay below 1:52.0 around the vast majority of the circuit. However, in all cases the Stewards determined that the drivers took appropriate actions to not impede other drivers, and in all cases, they slowed down significantly to allow other drivers to pass while giving those drivers a clear track. The Stewards therefore determine that all drivers concerned did not drive “unnecessarily slowly”, and that they were above the maximum time because they took appropriate steps, and we therefore take no further action.
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.
Felix Holter Matthew Selley
Pedro Lamy Paul Ng
The Stewards