Infringement Car 31 Changes Made During Parc Ferme
Mexico City Grand Prix · 2024 · 27 October 2024 · Doc 39
- Driver
- Esteban Ocon
- Team
- BWT Alpine F1 Team
- Session
- Qualifying
2024 MEXICO CITY GRAND PRIX
25 - 27 October 2024
The Stewards
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager, BWT Alpine F1 Team Document 39 Date 27 October 2024
Time 11:22 The Stewards, having received a report from the Technical Delegate (document 38), have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 31 - Esteban Ocon Competitor BWT Alpine F1 Team
Time 10:30
Session Qualifying Fact The following Power Unit elements have been used: 3rd Energy Store (ES) 3rd Control Electronics (CE) 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. Additionally, Car 31 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.