Decision Car 63 Alleged Forcing Another Driver Off The Track
United States Grand Prix · 2026 · 23 October 2026 · Doc 21
- Driver
- George Russell
- Team
- Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team
- Session
- Free Practice 2
2026 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX
23 - 25 October 2026
The Stewards
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team Document 21 Date 23 October 2026
Time 16:50 The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 63 - George Russell Competitor Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team
Time 16:12
Session Free Practice 2 Fact Car 63 appeared to force Car 16 off the Track at Turn 18 Infringement Alleged breach of Appendix L, Chapter IV, Article 2 b) of the International Sporting
Code. Decision No further action. Reason The Stewards reviewed video, team radio and in-car video evidence. Car 16 attempted to pass Car 63 into turn 18. Car 63 moved to the left. Car 16 left the track and rejoined in front of Car 63. Both cars were on preparation laps. The Stewards considered that there was nothing dangerous in the manoeuvre and took into account the fact that this was in a Free Practice session. 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.