Infringement Free Practice 3 Deleted Lap Times
United States Grand Prix · 2026 · 24 October 2026 · Doc 34
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2026 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX
23 - 25 October 2026
From The Stewards Document 34
To All Teams, All Officials Date 24 October 2026
Time 14:35
Title Infringement - Free Practice 3 Deleted Lap Times
Description Infringement - Free Practice 3 Deleted Lap Times
Enclosed USA DOC 34 - Free Practice 3 Deleted Lap Times.pdf
Garry Connelly Matthew Selley
Pedro Lamy Steve Pence
The Stewards
2026 U S G P NITED TATES RAND RIX
23 – 25 October 2026
From The Stewards Document 34
To All Officials, All Teams Date 24 October 2026
Time 14:35
The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
Session Free Practice 3
Fact The F1 Cars below did not use the track at turns 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 19 and 20.
| No. | Turn | Car | Driver | Competitor | Time of Day | Lap Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren Mastercard F1 Team | 12:46:26 | 1:36.066 |
| 2 | 12 | 10 | Pierre Gasly | BWT Alpine F1 Team | 12:46:34 | PIT |
| 3 | 4 | 27 | Nico Hulkenberg | Audi Revolut F1 Team | 12:45:22 | 2:33.867 |
| 4 | 12 | 14 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team | 12:48:46 | 1:55.051 |
| 5 | 12 | 16 | Charles Leclerc | Scuderia Ferrari HP | 12:48:56 | 1:35.962 |
| 6 | 11 | 41 | Arvid Lindblad | Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team | 12:50:52 | 1:36.728 |
| 7 | 10 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | TGR Haas F1 Team | 12:50:25 | 1:37.512 |
| 8 | 7 | 23 | Alexander Albon | Atlassian Williams F1 Team | 12:52:33 | PIT |
| 9 | 20 | 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi Revolut F1 Team | 12:53:47 | OUT LAP |
| 10 | 20 | 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi Revolut F1 Team | NEXT LAP | 1:39.978 |
| 11 | 9 | 23 | Alexander Albon | Atlassian Williams F1 Team | 12:50:50 | 1:37.807 |
| 12 | 20 | 27 | Nico Hulkenberg | Audi Revolut F1 Team | 12:55:03 | 1:37.184 |
| 13 | 20 | 27 | Nico Hulkenberg | Audi Revolut F1 Team | NEXT LAP | PIT |
| 14 | 9 | 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi Revolut F1 Team | 12:52:42 | OUT LAP |
| 15 | 1 | 16 | Charles Leclerc | Scuderia Ferrari HP | 12:55:21 | 1:49.718 |
| 16 | 20 | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team | 13:01:21 | 1:35.781 |
| 17 | 20 | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team | NEXT LAP | PIT |
| 18 | 12 | 23 | Alexander Albon | Atlassian Williams F1 Team | 13:02:11 | 1:40.719 |
| 19 | 20 | 16 | Charles Leclerc | Scuderia Ferrari HP | 13:05:06 | 1:35.134 |
| 20 | 20 | 16 | Charles Leclerc | Scuderia Ferrari HP | NEXT LAP | PIT |
| 21 | 20 | 23 | Alexander Albon | Atlassian Williams F1 Team | 13:06:08 | 1:41.395 |
| 22 | 20 | 23 | Alexander Albon | Atlassian Williams F1 Team | NEXT LAP | 1:41.231 |
| 23 | 9 | 12 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team | 13:11:07 | 1:35.015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 10 | 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren Mastercard F1 Team | 13:17:35 | 1:35.244 |
| 25 | 10 | 16 | Charles Leclerc | Scuderia Ferrari HP | 13:17:43 | 1:34.810 |
| 26 | 9 | 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren Mastercard F1 Team | 13:17:35 | 1:35.244 |
| 27 | 11 | 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren Mastercard F1 Team | 13:22:14 | PIT |
| 28 | 1 | 6 | Isack Hadjar | Oracle Red Bull Racing | 13:21:24 | 2:13.398 |
| 29 | 12 | 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi Revolut F1 Team | 13:22:11 | PIT |
| 30 | 19 | 23 | Alexander Albon | Atlassian Williams F1 Team | 13:23:16 | 1:38.176 |
| 31 | 12 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren Mastercard F1 Team | 13:23:01 | 1:37.938 |
| 32 | 19 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren Mastercard F1 Team | 13:23:27 | 1:37.938 |
| 33 | 6 | 6 | Isack Hadjar | Oracle Red Bull Racing | 13:23:48 | 1:57.447 |
| 34 | 9 | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team | 13:23:09 | 1:36.054 |
| 35 | 19 | 55 | Carlos Sainz | Atlassian Williams F1 Team | 13:25:30 | 1:37.325 |
| 36 | 7 | 23 | Alexander Albon | Atlassian Williams F1 Team | 13:24:19 | 2:37.346 |
| 37 | 19 | 6 | Isack Hadjar | Oracle Red Bull Racing | 13:26:50 | 1:38.495 |
| 38 | 9 | 55 | Carlos Sainz | Atlassian Williams F1 Team | 13:24:35 | 1:37.325 |
| 39 | 3 | 77 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac Formula 1 Team | 13:30:11 | 2:27.239 |
| 40 | 6 | 77 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac Formula 1 Team | 13:30:23 | 2:27.239 |
| 41 | 15 | 16 | Charles Leclerc | Scuderia Ferrari HP | 13:30:50 | 1:40.060 |
Infringement Breach of Appendix L Chapter IV Article 2 c) of the FIA International Sporting Code and Article B1.8.6 of the FIA F1 Regulations.
Decision Deletion of the lap times shown in accordance with Article 12.4.1.e of the FIA International Sporting Code.
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.
Garry Connelly Matthew Selley
Pedro Lamy Steve Pence
The Stewards