Summary
Alexander Albon received a 5-second time penalty and 2 penalty points for rejoining the track unsafely in front of Pierre Gasly's car.
Explanation
The stewards reviewed data and video evidence showing Car 23 (Alexander Albon) left the track at Turn 2 and rejoined at Turn 3 in front of Car 10 (Pierre Gasly), forcing Gasly to brake. This was deemed a breach of Article B1.8.6 of the FIA F1 Regulations, resulting in a 5-second time penalty and 2 penalty points (total of 3 for the 12-month period).
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Referenced regulations
FIA F1 Regulations - Article B1.8.6
B1.8.6 Drivers must make every reasonable e‘ort to use the track at all times and may not leave the track without a justifiable reason. Drivers will be judged to have left the track if no part of the F1 Car remains in contact with it and, for the avoidance of doubt, any white lines defining the track edges are considered to be part of the track but the kerbs are not. Should an F1 Car leave the track the driver may re-join, however, this may only be done when it is safe to do so and without gaining any lasting advantage. At the absolute discretion of the Race Director a driver may be given the opportunity to give back the whole of any advantage they gained by leaving the track. 2026 Form ula 1: Sporting Regulations 27 February 2026 B 0 SECTION B: SPORTING REGULATIONS
B1.8.7 Any driver whose car has significant and obvious damage to a structural component which results
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