Infringement Qualifying Deleted Lap Times
United States Grand Prix · 2026 · 24 October 2026 · Doc 40
2026 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX
23 - 25 October 2026
From The Stewards Document 40
To All Teams, All Officials Date 24 October 2026
Time 17:25
Title Infringement - Qualifying Deleted Lap Times
Description Infringement - Qualifying Deleted Lap Times
Enclosed USA DOC 40 - Qualifying 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 40
To All Officials, All Teams Date 24 October 2026
Time 17:25
The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
Session Qualifying
Fact The F1 Cars below did not use the track at turns 9, 11, 17 and 19.
| No. | Turn | Car | Driver | Competitor | Time of Day | Lap Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 10 | Pierre Gasly | BWT Alpine F1 Team | 16:07:14 | 1:36.764 |
| 2 | 19 | 55 | Carlos Sainz | Atlassian Williams F1 Team | 16:17:30 | 1:38.264 |
| 3 | 11 | 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi Revolut F1 Team | 16:29:31 | PIT |
| 4 | 17 | 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi Revolut F1 Team | 16:30:13 | PIT |
| 5 | 11 | 87 | Oliver Bearman | TGR Haas F1 Team | 16:39:40 | 1:35.592 |
| 6 | 19 | 3 | Max Verstappen | Oracle Red Bull Racing | 17:00:34 | 1:34.482 |
| 7 | 19 | 6 | Isack Hadjar | Oracle Red Bull Racing | 17:00:42 | 1:34.363 |
| 8 | 19 | 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren Mastercard F1 Team | 17:01:02 | 1:34.379 |
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