Summary
No further action against Nico Hülkenberg for leaving the track and gaining an advantage at Turn 2.
Explanation
Car 27 (Nico Hülkenberg) was investigated for leaving the track at Turn 2 during the race start. The Stewards reviewed video, telemetry, timing, and positioning data, noting that Cars 41 (Lindblad), 27, and 43 (Colapinto) were alongside entering Turn 1. Hülkenberg rejoined behind Car 41 and ahead of Car 43. Considering the lap 1 context and no lasting advantage gained, the Stewards took no further action. The cited regulation was Article B1.8.6 of the FIA F1 Sporting Regulations.
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FIA F1 Regulations - Article B1.8.6
B1.8.6 Drivers must make every reasonable e‘ort to use the track at all times and may not leave the track without a justifiable reason. Drivers will be judged to have left the track if no part of the F1 Car remains in contact with it and, for the avoidance of doubt, any white lines defining the track edges are considered to be part of the track but the kerbs are not. Should an F1 Car leave the track the driver may re-join, however, this may only be done when it is safe to do so and without gaining any lasting advantage. At the absolute discretion of the Race Director a driver may be given the opportunity to give back the whole of any advantage they gained by leaving the track. 2026 Form ula 1: Sporting Regulations 27 February 2026 B 0 SECTION B: SPORTING REGULATIONS
B1.8.7 Any driver whose car has significant and obvious damage to a structural component which results
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