Infringement Car 43 Changes Made During Parc Ferme
Qatar Grand Prix · 2025 · 30 November 2025 · Doc 55
- Driver
- Franco Colapinto
- Team
- BWT Alpine Formula 1 Team
- Session
- Qualifying
2025 QATAR GRAND PRIX
28 - 30 November 2025
The Stewards
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager, BWT Alpine Formula 1 Team Document 55 Date 30 November 2025
Time 15:57 The Stewards, having received a report from the Technical Delegate (document 54), have considered the following matter and determine the following
No / Driver 43 - Franco Colapinto Competitor BWT Alpine Formula 1 Team
Time 15:30
Session Qualifying Fact The setup of the car 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 Race from the pit lane. Reason BWT Alpine F1 Team changed the setup of Car 43 under Parc Ferme, without the approval of the Technical Delegate. The car is therefore required to start the Race from pit lane as per Article 40.9 b) of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. 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.