Doc 21 - Decision - Car 55 - Alleged erratic driving in Turn 9

2026 HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX 23 - 25 July 2026 From The Stewards To The Team Manager, Atlassian Williams F1 Team Document 21 Date 24 July 2026 Time 16:23 The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (document 16) and heard from the driver and team representative, have considered the following matter and determine the following: No / Driver 55 - Carlos Sainz Competitor Atlassian Williams F1 Team Time 14:15 Session Free Practice 1 Fact After overtaking Car 61, the driver of Car 55 slowed significantly at turn 9. Infringement Alleged breach of Appendix L, Chapter IV, Article 2 e) of the International Sporting Code. Decision No further action. Reason The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 55 (Carlos Sainz), team representative and reviewed video, telemetry, team radio and in-car video evidence. On the approach to Turn 9, the driver was on a low fuel push lap and was affected by the actions of the driver of Car 61. He overtook Car 61 and then slowed through, and at the exit of, turn 9, aborting his lap. The driver of Car 61 then overtook Car 55 at turn 10. The driver of Car 55 denied that by slowing through and after turn 9, he was driving erratically. He said that his lap was compromised before turn 9 and he was merely following the usual racing line through turn 9 and aborted the lap at the exit. The Stewards accepted this explanation and determined to take no further action. 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. The Stewards Garry Connelly Matthew Selley Richa Mergulhao Vitantonio Liuzzi István Moni