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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.

Tim Mayer Matteo Perini

Johnny Herbert Matthew Selley

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