Warning for Carlos Sainz for failing to follow Race Director's instructions at Turn 11

Doc 51 - Infringement - Car 55 - Failed to follow Race Directors instructions - Turn 11

2026 Mexico City Grand Prix

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Summary

Carlos Sainz received a warning for not following the Race Director's Event Note after running off at Turn 11 during Qualifying.

Explanation

The stewards reviewed positioning/marshalling system data, video, telemetry and in-car video evidence. Car 55 went off at Turn 11 and failed to comply with the Race Director's Event Note, which required driving to the left of the second polystyrene block. As a result, a warning was issued.

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