Infringement Car 44 Changes Made During Parc Ferme
Azerbaijan Grand Prix · 2024 · 15 September 2024 · Doc 49
- Driver
- Lewis Hamilton
- Team
- Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team
- Session
- Qualifying
2024 AZERBAIJAN GRAND PRIX
13 - 15 September 2024
The Stewards
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team Document 49 Date 15 September 2024
Time 12:49 The Stewards, having received a report from the Technical Delegate (document 46), have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 44 - Lewis Hamilton Competitor Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team
Time 11:17
Session Qualifying Fact The following Power Unit elements have been used: 5th Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) 5th Turbo Charger (TC) 5th Motor Generator Unit - Heat (MGU-H) 5th Motor Generator Unit - Kinetic (MGU-K)
All Power Unit elements were replaced without the approval of the FIA Technical Delegate during Parc Ferme. Infringement Breaches of Articles 28.2 and 40.3 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Decision Required to start the Race from the pit lane. Reason The Power Unit elements used are in excess of the permitted number for the 2024 Championship season. This is a breach of Article 28.2 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Further, the parts have been replaced without the approval of the Technical Delegate, this being a breach of Article 40.3. Therefore Car 44 is required to start the Race from pit lane in accordance with Article 40.9. 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.