Infringement Car 87 Causing A Collision
United States Grand Prix · 2026 · 25 October 2026 · Doc 52
- Driver
- Oliver Bearman
- Team
- TGR Haas F1 Team
- Session
- Race
2026 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX
23 - 25 October 2026
The Stewards
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager, TGR Haas F1 Team Document 52 Date 25 October 2026
Time 16:23 The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 87 - Oliver Bearman Competitor TGR Haas F1 Team
Time 15:06
Session Race Fact Car 87 collided with Car 10 in T13. Infringement Breach of Appendix L, Chapter IV, Article 2 d) of the FIA International Sporting Code. Decision 10 second time penalty.
Reason The Stewards reviewed video, team radio, in-car video evidence and submissions from the team and the team of Car 10 (Pierre Gasly) via the FIA Evidence Channel. Car 87 (Oliver Bearman) moved to overtake Car 10 at turn 11. The front axle of Car 87 was not ahead of the mirror of Car 10 at the apex where a collision occurred between the two cars. The Stewards determined that the driver of Car 87 was wholly to blame for the collision and imposed a 10 second 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.