Summary
The Stewards deleted 19 lap times from Free Practice 3 for various drivers who failed to use the track at Turns 4, 6, 9, and 19, breaching Appendix L and the F1 Sporting Regulations.
Explanation
During Free Practice 3 of the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix, 19 instances were reported where cars did not use the track at Turns 4, 6, 9, and 19. This breached Appendix L, Chapter IV, Article 2c (driving standards) and Article B1.8.6 of the F1 Sporting Regulations (track limits). The Stewards consequently deleted the corresponding lap times under Article 12.4.1.e of the International Sporting Code. The affected drivers include Colapinto, Stroll (multiple times), Norris, Leclerc, Bortoleto, Lawson, Hadjar, Antonelli, Bearman, Russell, Verstappen, and Piastri.
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