Infringement Car 18 Changes Made During Parc Ferme
Qatar Grand Prix · 2025 · 29 November 2025 · Doc 29
- Driver
- Lance Stroll
- Team
- Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team
- Session
- Sprint Qualifying
2025 QATAR GRAND PRIX
28 - 30 November 2025
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager,
Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team Document 29 Date 29 November 2025 Time 16:01
The Stewards, having received a report from the Technical Delegate (document 26), have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 18 - Lance Stroll Competitor Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team Time 15:07 Session Sprint Qualifying Fact The setup of the suspension has been changed while under Parc Ferme. The Steering rack, Steering column rack and further modifications to the diffuser edge and parameters (associated with the energy management calibration of the PU) were made. Setup of the suspension has also 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 Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team changed the Steering rack, Steering column rack and made further modifications to the diffuser edge and parameters (associated with the energy management calibration of the PU) of Car 18 under Parc Ferme without the approval of the Technical Delegate, this not being in accordance with Article 40.3 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Also changes have been made to the set-up of the suspension, which is a breach of Article 40.9 b). and Car 18 is 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.