Summary
Nico Hülkenberg received a 5-second time penalty for leaving the track at Turn 9 and gaining a lasting advantage during the Sprint.
Explanation
The Stewards imposed a 5-second time penalty on Nico Hülkenberg (Car 27) for leaving the track at Turn 9 during the Sprint and gaining a lasting advantage. Hülkenberg was defending against Esteban Ocon (Car 31) but carried excessive speed, left the track, and maintained his position. The Stewards noted mitigation that Hülkenberg was also trying to avoid a collision with Ocon.
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Referenced regulations
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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