Investigations clear Isack Hadjar and Esteban Ocon post-qualifying at Silverstone
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
The FIA announced the outcomes of investigations into Isack Hadjar and Esteban Ocon following the British Grand Prix qualifying session. Hadjar was not penalized despite an alleged yellow flag infringement, as stewards determined he exceeded the delta time only to allow faster cars to pass. Ocon was also cleared of wrongdoing after reducing speed for a potential yellow flag. Ongoing investigations involve Pierre Gasly, Lance Stroll, Oscar Piastri, and Arvid Lindblad for separate incidents during qualifying.
- •FIA investigated Isack Hadjar and Esteban Ocon after qualifying.
- •Hadjar's delta time exceeded due to accommodating faster cars.
- •Ocon lifted off the throttle anticipating a flag incident.
- •Both drivers cleared, with no penalties imposed.
- •Other investigations involving Gasly, Stroll, Piastri, and Lindblad are ongoing.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Two drivers learn FIA verdict after Silverstone qualifying investigations
"The FIA has announced the outcome of the investigations involving Isack Hadjar and Esteban Ocon, with both drivers having appeared before the stewards following British Grand Prix qualifying. The stewards cleared the Haas driver after reviewing the alleged yellow flag infringement at Turn 13.
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