Infringement Car 5 Impeding Of Car 44
United States Grand Prix · 2026 · 24 October 2026 · Doc 38
- Driver
- Gabriel Bortoleto
- Team
- Audi Revolut F1 Team
- Session
- Free Practice 3
2026 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX
23 - 25 October 2026
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager,
Audi Revolut F1 Team Document 38 Date 24 October 2026 Time 16:02
The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (documents 30 & 31) the drivers and team representatives and heard from the driver of Car 5 and the team representatives, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 5 - Gabriel Bortoleto Competitor Audi Revolut F1 Team Time 13:22 Session Free Practice 3 Fact Car 5 impeded Car 44 in Turn 12 at 13:22 Infringement Breach of Article B4.1.1 of the FIA F1 Regulations. Decision Driver: Warning. Reason The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 5 (Gabriel Bortoleto) and the team representatives and reviewed video, team radio and in-car video evidence. When Car 44 was on a push lap approaching turn 12, Car 5, on an in-lap, was travelling at a lower speed in a position which compromised Car 44's braking. Car 44 had to abort the lap. The driver of Car 5 explained that he had received a warning from his engineer some 15 seconds earlier of Car 44's approach but he was busy dealing with his car on the approach to turn 12 and overlooked that warning. He received no reminder of Car 44's approach before turn 12. He explained that because the entry to turn 12 is downhill, he only saw Car 44 at the last moment and released the brakes and went into the run-off area. He agreed that the move was too late and he had compromised Car 44's lap. Car 44's team representative acknowledged that the incident was not dangerous. The Stewards determined that Car 5 unnecessarily impeded Car 44 and impose a warning consistent with previous incidents of this type in free practice sessions. 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.