Offence Car 31 Changes Made During Parc Ferme
Azerbaijan Grand Prix · 2023 · 29 April 2023 · Doc 40
- Driver
- Esteban Ocon
- Team
- BWT Alpine F1 Team
- Session
- Sprint Shootout
2023 AZERBAIJAN GRAND PRIX
28 - 30 April 2023
The Stewards
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager, BWT Alpine F1 Team Document 40 Date 29 April 2023
Time 15:35 The Stewards, having received a report from the TechnicalDelegate (document 37), have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 31 - Esteban Ocon Competitor BWT Alpine F1 Team
Time 15:08
Session Sprint Shootout Fact The suspension setup has been changed while under Parc Fermé. Offence Breach of Article 40.9 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Decision Required to start the Sprint and the Race from the pit lane.
Reason The setup was modified whilst the car was in parc fermé with the approval of the Technical Delegate further to a written request. The suspension setup has been changed from that previously used in Qualifying. The competitor is therefore required to start the Sprint and the Race from the pit lane per article 40.9 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Competitors are reminded that they have the right to appeal certain decisions of the Stewards, in accordance with Article 15 of the FIA International Sporting Code and Chapter 4 of the FIA Judicial and Disciplinary Rules, within the applicable time limits.