Warning for Hadjar

Doc 51 - Infringement - Car 6 - Failing to follow Race Director's instruction

2026 Chinese Grand Prix

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Summary

Isack Hadjar issued a warning for failing to follow the Race Director's instruction regarding practice starts during the Sprint session.

Explanation

During the Sprint session, Isack Hadjar (Car 6, Oracle Red Bull Racing) failed to comply with the Race Director's instruction on practice starts as outlined in item 13.5 of the Event Notes. Specifically, his car partially straddled the white line at the pit exit instead of fully crossing it to join the racing line. The stewards reviewed video evidence and heard explanations from the driver and team representative. While no danger was created, the action breached Article 12.2.1i of the International Sporting Code. A warning was issued, consistent with precedent for similar incidents.

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