Stories and FIA documents from the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, newest first.
Doc 37 - Infringement - Free Practice 3 Deleted Lap Times
The stewards deleted lap times from multiple drivers for not using the track at certain turns in Free Practice 3.
Doc 38 - Infringement - Free Practice 3 Deleted Lap Times - Double Yellow Flags
The Stewards have deleted the lap times of six drivers who passed through a double waved yellow flag zone during Free Practice 3, in accordance with Article 12.4.1.e of the FIA International Sporting Code.
Doc 36 - Free Practice 3 Classification
Free Practice 3 classification for the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with Verstappen fastest ahead of Russell and Hamilton.
Doc 35 - Summons - Car 55 - Alleged failure to slow for yellow flags
Carlos Sainz has been summoned to the stewards for an alleged failure to slow for yellow flags, a breach of Appendix H, Article 2.5.5 b.
Sky Sports F1
George Russell won Saturday's Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, holding off Max Verstappen by 0.1s after two late safety cars. The victory was Russell's second of the season, with Verstappen finishing second.
Doc 34 - Infringement - Car 14 - PU element
Fernando Alonso receives a five-place grid penalty for using a seventh Energy Store, breaching FIA F1 Regulations.
Motorsport.com
Carlos Sainz received a five-place grid penalty for speeding under yellow flags during qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The FIA issued a summons and warning, with the penalty confirmed by recent coverage.
Doc 32 - Curfew, amended
Technical Delegate's report confirms curfew exceptions used by Ferrari, Racing Bulls, and Cadillac; no action taken.
Doc 30 - Curfew
Technical Delegate's report confirms that Ferrari, Racing Bulls, and Haas used permitted curfew exceptions; no action taken.
Doc 29 - Infringement - Car 44 - Impeding car 30
Lewis Hamilton receives a driving reprimand for impeding Liam Lawson during Free Practice 2 at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
The Race
At the Baku Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton narrowly avoided a collision with Liam Lawson during qualifying. Hamilton blamed F1's energy-management rules, but teams rejected his proposed solution to reduce closing speeds. The incident occurred two days ago, with reactions and analysis now emerging.
Doc 25 - Infringement - Free Practice 2 Deleted Lap Times
The stewards deleted lap times for eight drivers who left the track at Turns 1, 2, 3, or 15 during Free Practice 2.
Doc 26 - Infringement - Free Practice 2 Deleted Lap Times - Double Yellow Flags
The stewards deleted lap times from Free Practice 2 for six drivers who passed through double waved yellow flag zones.
Doc 24 - Free Practice 2 Classification
George Russell tops Free Practice 2 for the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, ahead of Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen.
Doc 22 - Summons - Car 44 - Alleged impeding of Car 30
Lewis Hamilton is summoned to the stewards for allegedly impeding Liam Lawson in turn 19.
Doc 23 - Summons - Car 30 - Alleged impeding by car 44
Liam Lawson is summoned to the stewards regarding an alleged impeding incident involving Lewis Hamilton in Turn 19.
Motorsport.com
Arvid Lindblad apologised to Racing Bulls team-mate Liam Lawson after their Azerbaijan Grand Prix collision. The FIA did not penalise Lindblad, a decision that baffled Lawson and Sky F1 pundits, who expected a causing-a-collision penalty.
Doc 20 - Infringement - Car 14 - PU elements
Fernando Alonso has been handed a 25-place grid penalty for the next race after using additional power unit elements.
Doc 21 - Infringement - Car 18 - PU elements
Lance Stroll receives a 20 grid place penalty for using multiple power unit elements beyond the season's allowance.
Crash.net F1
Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll received grid penalties for power unit element usage ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Alonso drops 25 places, Stroll 20. George Russell starts from pole.
Doc 19 - Infringement - Car 77 - Overtaking under yellow flags
Bottas was cleared of an overtake under yellow flags due to unavoidable circumstances and proper reaction.
Doc 18 - Infringement - Free Practice 1 Deleted Lap Times - Double Yellow Flags
The stewards deleted lap times for Bottas, Albon, Gasly, Stroll, Lawson, Verstappen and Piastri for passing through double waved yellow flags in Free Practice 1.
Doc 17 - Infringement - Free Practice 1 Deleted Lap Times
The stewards deleted lap times for multiple drivers who did not use the track at turns 1, 9, and 15 during Free Practice 1.
Doc 16 - Free Practice 1 Classification
Free Practice 1 classification for the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with Russell fastest ahead of Verstappen and Leclerc.
Doc 15 - Summons - Car 77 - Alleged yellow flag infringement
Valtteri Bottas and Cadillac F1 team summoned to stewards for alleged breach of Appendix H Article 2.5.5 b (overtaking under yellow flag).
PlanetF1
Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll received grid penalties for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after fitting new Honda power unit components, starting from the back of the grid. The penalties follow earlier reliability issues.
PlanetF1
The FIA confirmed no penalty for Valtteri Bottas after investigating an alleged overtake under yellow flags during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, citing unavoidable circumstances and proper reaction.
PlanetF1
Oscar Piastri was summoned to stewards after Sergio Pérez allegedly impeded him between Turns 19 and 20 at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The FIA document confirms the investigation, while recent articles discuss Piastri's 2026 season struggles.
F1i
Isack Hadjar returned from a wrist injury to claim an 'outstanding' podium at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, praised by Laurent Mekies. The result marked his 'real first' podium after three races out.
Doc 2 - Post-Race Checks on Car Number 63, 2026 Spanish GP
The FIA Technical Delegate reported that all inspected items on car number 63 were found to be in compliance with the 2026 Formula One Technical Regulations.
