Infringement Car 24 Changes Made During Parc Ferme
Australian Grand Prix · 2024 · 24 March 2024 · Doc 43
- Driver
- Zhou Guanyu
- Team
- Kick Sauber F1 Team
- Session
- Qualifying
2024 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX
22 - 24 March 2024
The Stewards
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager, Kick Sauber F1 Team Document 43 Date 24 March 2024
Time 12:50 The Stewards, having received a report from the Technical Delegate (document 40), have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 24 - Zhou Guanyu Competitor Kick Sauber F1 Team
Time 12:00
Session Qualifying Fact The front wing specification has been changed while under Parc Ferme. Infringement Breach of 40.9 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Decision Required to start the race from the pit lane.
Reason Kick Sauber F1 Team changed the front wing/nose assembly of Car 24 under Parc Ferme with the approval of the Technical Delegate in accordance with Article 40.3 of the FIA Formaula One Sporting Regulations. However, the assembly is of a different specification, which is a breach of Article 40.9 and Car 24 is required to start the race from pit lane.
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.
Decisions of the Stewards are taken independently of the FIA and are based solely on the relevant regulations, guidelines and evidence presented.