Doc 40 - Infringement - Car 16 - Impeding of Car 27

Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix • Infringement

Published Jun 13, 2026 13:38

Driver: Leclerc

Summary

Charles Leclerc issued a warning for impeding Nico Hülkenberg in Turn 5 during Free Practice 3.

Explanation

During Free Practice 3 at 13:25, Charles Leclerc (Car 16) impeded Nico Hülkenberg (Car 27) in Turn 5 while passing Lewis Hamilton (Car 44) at slow speed on an in-lap. The Stewards reviewed video, team radio, and in-car footage, heard testimony from Leclerc and the team representative, and determined that no team warning was given. The breach was ruled under B4.1.1 of the FIA F1 Regulations, resulting in a warning to both driver and team.

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Regulations cited

B4.1.1

Drivers referenced

#16 • Leclerc #27 • Hülkenberg #44 • Hamilton

Referenced regulations

B4.1.1 Zoom