Decision Qualifying Sc2 Sc1 Times
Spanish Grand Prix · 2026 · 12 September 2026 · Doc 50
- Session
- Qualifying
2026 SPANISH GRAND PRIX
11 - 13 September 2026
From The Stewards Document 50
To All Teams, All Officials Date 12 September 2026
Time 19:12
Title Decision - Qualifying SC2-SC1 Times
Description Decision - Qualifying SC2-SC1 Times
Enclosed ESP DOC 50 - Qualifying SC2-SC1 Times.pdf
Felix Holter Natalie Corsmit
Mathieu Remmerie Derek Warwick
David Domingo
The Stewards
2026 S G P PANISH RAND RIX
11 – 13 September 2026
From The Stewards Document 50
To All Officials, All Teams Date 12 September 2026
Time 19:12
The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
Session Qualifying
Fact The F1 cars below exceeded the 1:42.0 time limit between the Safety Car lines.
| No. | Car | Driver | Competitor | Time of Day | Lap Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren Mastercard F1 Team | 16:03:54 | L2 (Q1) |
| 2 | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team | 16:05:55 | L4 (Q1) |
| 3 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren Mastercard F1 Team | 16:05:59 | L3 (Q1) |
| 4 | 3 | Max Verstappen | Oracle Red Bull Racing | 16:06:00 | L4 (Q1) |
| 5 | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team | 16:09:01 | L5 (Q1) |
| 6 | 27 | Nico Hulkenberg | Audi Revolut F1 Team | 16:09:31 | L5 (Q1) |
| 7 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren Mastercard F1 Team | 16:09:57 | L5 (Q1) |
| 8 | 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi Revolut F1 Team | 16:10:02 | L5 (Q1) |
| 9 | 10 | Pierre Gasly | BWT Alpine F1 Team | 16:10:28 | L4 (Q1) |
| 10 | 43 | Franco Colapinto | BWT Alpine F1 Team | 16:10:37 | L4 (Q1) |
| 11 | 22 | Yuki Tsunoda | Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team | 16:15:43 | L8 (Q1) |
| 12 | 77 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac Formula 1 Team | 16:16:53 | L8 (Q1) |
| 13 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren Mastercard F1 Team | 16:38:53 | L15 (Q2) |
| 14 | 10 | Pierre Gasly | BWT Alpine F1 Team | 16:41:10 | L12 (Q2) |
| 15 | 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi Revolut F1 Team | 16:41:35 | L13 (Q2) |
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 28).
Decision No further action.
Reasons The Stewards thoroughly reviewed Marshalling/Positioning data, timing data, on-board cameras and CCTV cameras.
All drivers concerned stayed at or above speeds necessary to stay below 1:42.0 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 Natalie Corsmit
Mathieu Remmerie Derek Warwick
David Domingo
The Stewards