Five second penalty for Bearman for ignoring blue flags

Doc 59 - Infringement - Car 87 - Ignoring blue flags

2026 Hungarian Grand Prix

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Summary

Oliver Bearman received a 5-second time penalty for failing to let Isack Hadjar pass after multiple blue flag signals.

Explanation

The stewards found that Car 87 (Oliver Bearman) ignored blue flags displayed for the approach of Car 6 (Isack Hadjar). Bearman passed 11 blue flag light panels before letting Hadjar pass, missing the earliest opportunity between turns 11 and 12. A 5-second time penalty was imposed.

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FIA International Sporting Code - Appendix H - Article 2.5.5e
e) Light blue flag This should normally be waved, as an indication to a driver that he is about to be overtaken. It has different meanings during practice and the race. At all times: - A stationary flag should be displayed to a driver leaving the pits if traffic is approaching on the track. During practice: - A faster car is close behind you and is about to overtake you. During the race: The flag should normally be shown to a car about to be lapped, if the driver does not seem to be making full use of his rear-view mirrors. When shown, the driver concerned must 21 ANNEXE H APPENDIX H allow the following car to pass at the earliest opportunity.
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