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Infringement Car 27 Changes Made During Parc Ferme

Chinese Grand Prix · 2025 · 22 March 2025 · Doc 38

Driver
Nico Hulkenberg
Team
Kick Sauber F1 Team
Session
Sprint Qualifying

2025 CHINESE GRAND PRIX

21 - 23 March 2025

The Stewards

From The Stewards

To The Team Manager, Kick Sauber F1 Team Document 38 Date 22 March 2025

Time 09:46 The Stewards, having received a report from the Technical Delegate (document 37), have considered the following matter and determine the following:

No / Driver 27 - Nico Hulkenberg Competitor Kick Sauber F1 Team

Time 09:24

Session Sprint Qualifying Fact The setup of the suspension has been changed while under Parc Ferme. Infringement Breach of Article 40.9 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Decision Required to start the Sprint from the pit lane.

Reason Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber changed the setup of the suspension of Car 27 under Parc Ferme, this not being in accordance with Article 40.9 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Car 27 is therefore required to start the Sprint 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.

Nish Shetty Gerd Ennser

Matthew Selley Pedro Lamy

Zheng Honghai

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