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Stewards warn drivers over cutting first corner sequences at start and restarts | Formula 1

The stewards have issued drivers a special warning over track limits at turns one and four during Sunday's Mexican Grand Prix.

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 11:13 PM
Stewards warn drivers over cutting first corner sequences at start and restarts | Formula 1
Key Things to Know
  • Stewards issued a track limits warning to drivers for corner sequences during the Mexican Grand Prix start and restarts.
  • Cars leaving the track at turns one through three must yield gained or held positions by turn four.
  • Drivers going off the track between turns four and six must surrender positions by turn 12.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Formula 1 stewards have issued a special warning to drivers regarding track limits at turns one through six ahead of Sunday's Mexican Grand Prix. The directive applies specifically to lap one and the first lap following any race resumption. Officials clarified that any car leaving the track and maintaining position near closely trailing cars will be viewed as gaining an advantage.

Under the rules, all cars in these zones will be considered both attacking and defending by default. Drivers leaving the track between turns one and three must yield position by turn four, while those going off between turns four and six must surrender position by turn 12.

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