No Further Action for multiple drivers

Doc 28 - Decision - Car 12 - Alleged impeding of Car 1

2026 Chinese Grand Prix

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Summary

No further action against Kimi Antonelli (Car 12) for alleged impeding of Lando Norris (Car 1) during Sprint Qualifying.

Explanation

The stewards investigated whether Kimi Antonelli (Car 12) impeded Lando Norris (Car 1) at Turn 1 during Sprint Qualifying. Norris stated he was on a pushing warm-up lap, not a timed push lap, and therefore was not impeded. Based on this, no further action was taken. The cited regulation was Article B4.1.1 of the FIA F1 Sporting Regulations, which governs driving conduct and impeding.

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FIA F1 Regulations - Article B4.1.1
B4.1.1 Any driver taking part in any LTCS who, in the opinion of the stewards, stops unnecessarily on the circuit or unnecessarily impedes another driver shall be subject to the penalties referred to in Article B1.9.4. B4.1.2 Should it become necessary to stop any LTCS, the Race Director will order red flags to be shown at
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