Infringement Car 77 Changes Made During Parc Ferme
Canadian Grand Prix · 2024 · 9 June 2024 · Doc 45
- Driver
- Valtteri Bottas
- Team
- Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber
- Session
- Qualifying
2024 CANADIAN GRAND PRIX
07 - 09 June 2024
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager,
Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber Document 45 Date 09 June 2024 Time 11:52
The Stewards, having received a report from the Technical Delegate (document 43), have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 77 - Valtteri Bottas Competitor Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber Time 11:43 Session Qualifying Fact The following Power Unit elements have been used: 3rd Energy Store (ES) 3rd Control Electronics (CE)
The rear wing specification has been changed while under Parc Ferme. Infringement Breach 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 were used. This is a breach of Art. 28.2 and incurs a grid penalty. Additionally, Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber Team changed the rear wing assembly of Car 77 under Parc Ferme with the approval of the Technical Delegate in accordance with Article 40.3 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. However, the assembly is of a different specification, which is a breach of Article 40.9 and Car 77 is required to start the Race from pit lane. Due to the fact that the car is required to start from the pit lane, the grid penalty does not come into effect. 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.
The Stewards Decisions of the Stewards are taken independently of the FIA and are based solely on the relevant regulations, guidelines and evidence presented.