Infringement Car 55 Causing A Collision With Car 14
Spanish Grand Prix · 2026 · 13 September 2026 · Doc 67
- Driver
- Carlos Sainz
- Team
- Atlassian Williams F1 Team
- Session
- Race
2026 SPANISH GRAND PRIX
11 - 13 September 2026
The Stewards
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager, Atlassian Williams F1 Team Document 67 Date 13 September 2026
Time 16:10 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 15:23
Session Race Fact Car 55 moved under braking and made contact with Car 14 in Turn 5. Infringement Breach of Appendix L, Chapter IV, Article 2 e) of the FIA International Sporting Code. Decision 5 second time penalty. Reason The Stewards reviewed video, telemetry and in-car video evidence.
Car 14 was closing in on Car 55 on the approach to Turn 5 and was in the process of pulling alongside when Car 55 moved towards the right edge of the track after the deceleration phase had commenced, causing both cars to slightly make contact. The Stewards determine that Car 55 moved under braking and should have left more space for Car 14 on the outside. The baseline penalty for moving under braking is a black/white flag. However, the Stewards take into account the fact that both cars made contact and therefore impose a time penalty accordingly. 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.