Deleted Lap Times

Doc 59 - Infringement - Qualifying Deleted Lap Times - Yellow Flags

2026 Chinese Grand Prix

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Summary

Lap times deleted for drivers who failed to slow under double waved yellow flags during qualifying.

Explanation

During qualifying, the lap times of Arvid Lindblad, Liam Lawson, Esteban Ocon, and George Russell were deleted after they passed through a double waved yellow flag sector without sufficiently reducing speed. The infringement is cited under Article B1.8.4b of the FIA F1 Sporting Regulations, which requires drivers to slow significantly and be prepared to stop when encountering double waved yellow flags. No appeal was indicated, but teams were reminded of their rights under ISC Article 15 and JDR Chapter 5.

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