No penalty for Stroll after stopping before Safety Car Line 1

Doc 41 - Infringement - Car 18 - Failure to follow Race Director's Instructions (Reaching the Grid)

2026 Dutch Grand Prix

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Summary

Stewards decide no penalty for Lance Stroll after he stopped before Safety Car Line 1 on the way to the grid, determining he acted appropriately due to the crowded grid.

Explanation

The Stewards investigated an incident involving Car 18 (Lance Stroll) who stopped before Safety Car Line 1 while driving to the grid, which was a potential breach of the Race Director's Event Note. After reviewing video and in-car evidence, they determined that because the end of the grid was extremely crowded, Stroll acted appropriately by stopping in a safe spot as close as possible to the grid. Consequently, no penalty was applied.

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FIA International Sporting Code - Article 12.2.1i
12.2.1.i Failure to follow the instructions of the relevant officials for the safe and orderly conduct of the Event.
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