Doc 99 - Infringement - Car 27 - Starting procedure infringement

2026 CANADIAN GRAND PRIX 22 - 24 May 2026 From The Stewards To The Team Manager, Audi Revolut F1 Team Document 99 Date 24 May 2026 Time 19:54 The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, have considered the following matter and determine the following: No / Driver 27 - Nico Hulkenberg Competitor Audi Revolut F1 Team Time 16:08 Session Race Fact Cars 27 and 30 were out of position at Safety Car Line 1 during the formation lap. Car 27 did not enter the Pit Lane as required by the Regulations. Infringement Breach of Article B5.6.4 of the FIA F1 Regulations. Decision A mandatory Stop-and-Go penalty imposed after the Race. This penalty is suspended for the period ending at the final race of the 2026 Championship on condition that no further similar breach, by this driver, occurs. In addition the driver is Reprimanded for failure to start the formation lap in the correct order. This is the driver’s first Reprimand for the Season. Reason The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 27 (Nico Hulkenberg), the driver of Car 30 (Liam Lawson), team representatives and reviewed positioning/marshalling system data, video, timing, and in-car video evidence. This was an unusual incident. Car 27 was slower than could be reasonably expected, starting from its grid position for what would be a third formation lap. Car 30 started sooner than expected and should have waited longer for Car 27 to start. During the formation lap, the driver of Car 27 claimed he was unable to safely pass Car 30 to regain the correct position. However, despite the cars being in the incorrect order when crossing the SC1 line, the start was not required to be delayed, no disruption to the grid was required and there was no impact on the competition. Both cars started the race from the correct positions. The regulations stipulate a mandatory Stop and Go Penalty for a car that does not enter the Pit Lane if it has failed to resume its correct position by SC1. However in view of the above mitigating circumstances, the Stewards consider this penalty to be extremely harsh and not proportionate to a breach that was relatively minor in effect and impact. Accordingly the Stop and Go Penalty is suspended using the authority vested in the Stewards under ISC Article 12.4.6. 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. The Stewards Decisions of the Stewards are taken independently of the FIA and are based solely on the relevant regulations, guidelines and evidence presented. Garry Connelly Tanja Geilhausen Pedro Lamy Marcel Demers