Infringement Car 23 Changes Made During Parc Ferme
Spanish Grand Prix · 2024 · 23 June 2024 · Doc 41
- Driver
- Alexander Albon
- Team
- Williams Racing
- Session
- Qualifying
2024 SPANISH GRAND PRIX
21 - 23 June 2024
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager,
Williams Racing Document 41 Date 23 June 2024 Time 11:55
The Stewards, having received a report from the Technical Delegate (document 40), have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 23 - Alexander Albon Competitor Williams Racing Time 11:30 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 and incurs a grid penalty in accordance with Article 28.3.
The parts have been replaced without the approval of the Technical Delegate, this being a breach of Article 40.3. Therefore Car 23 is required to start the Race from pit lane in accordance with Article 40.9.
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.
Decisions of the Stewards are taken independently of the FIA and are based solely on the relevant regulations, guidelines and evidence presented.