Doc 52 - Decision - Car 10 - alleged unsafe release

2026 DUTCH GRAND PRIX 21 - 23 August 2026 From The Stewards To The Team Manager, BWT Alpine F1 Team Document 52 Date 22 August 2026 Time 18:12 The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (documents 47 & 48) and heard from the drivers and team representatives, have considered the following matter and determine the following: No / Driver 10 - Pierre Gasly Competitor BWT Alpine F1 Team Time 16:07 Session Qualifying Fact Alleged unsafe release of Car 10 Infringement Alleged breach of Article B1.6.2a of the FIA F1 Regulations. Decision No further action. Reason The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 5 (Gabriel Bortoleto), the driver of Car 10 (Pierre Gasly) and their team representatives and reviewed video, timing, telemetry and in-car video evidence. Car 10 was released from its garage directly in front of Car 5 which had just left its garage, thereby requiring the driver of Car 5 to slightly brake in the fast lane. During the hearing both drivers agreed that the situation was not unsafe in any way, but rather very typical for cars heading out during qualifying. The Stewards agree that, although the driver of Car 5 had to react to Car 10 entering the fast lane in front of him, the car was not released in a way that could endanger pit lane personnel or another driver or that could cause damage to another car. Therefore no further action is taken. 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 Felix Holter Mathieu Remmerie Tomas Kunc Vitantonio Liuzzi Stijn Drinkenburg