Offence Car 27 Change Of Front Wing
SPANISH GRAND PRIX 9 - 12 May 2019 · 2019 · 12 May 2019 · Doc 27
- Driver
- Nico Hulkenberg
- Team
- Renault F1 Team
- Session
- Qualifying
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager,
Renault F1 Team
Document 27
Date 12 May 2019 Time 11:58 2019 SPANISH GRAND PRIX 9 - 12 May 2019 The Stewards The Stewards, having received a report from the Technical Delegate (document 26), and heard from the Team Representative, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 27 - Nico Hulkenberg Competitor Renault F1 Team
Time 11:16
Session Qualifying Fact The front wing main plane has been changed. Offence Breach of Article 34.2 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations.
Decision Required to start the race from the pit lane. Reason The Stewards reviewed the evidence from the Technical Delegate and sought clarification from the Team Sporting Director. The Sporting Director advised that the Team's opinion was that the front wing main plane was "similar" to the one it replaced however the Team was willing to accept the view of the FIA Technical Delegate that the front wing is of a different specification from the one used during qualifying Accordingly, the Stewards determine that the competitor is required to start the race from the pit lane. Competitors are reminded of their right to appeal in accordance with Article 15 of the FIA International Sporting Code.