Doc 57 - Decision - Car 27 - Alleged leaving the track and gaining an advantage

Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix • Decision

Published Jun 14, 2026 15:13

Driver: Hülkenberg

Summary

No further action against Nico Hülkenberg for leaving the track at Turn 2 on Lap 1, deemed no lasting advantage gained.

Explanation

The stewards investigated Car 27 (Nico Hülkenberg) for allegedly leaving the track and gaining an advantage at Turn 2 on Lap 1. Video, telemetry, timing, and positioning data showed Hülkenberg rejoining behind Car 41 (Arvid Lindblad) and ahead of Car 43 (Franco Colapinto) after going off at Turn 1. Given the close racing and context of a first-lap incident, the stewards determined no lasting advantage was gained and took no further action. Regulation B1.8.6 (overtaking rules) was cited.

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Regulations cited

B1.8.6

Drivers referenced

#27 • Hülkenberg #41 • Lindblad #43 • Colapinto

Referenced regulations

B1.8.6 Zoom