Infringement Car 44 Changes Made During Parc Ferme
Qatar Grand Prix · 2025 · 29 November 2025 · Doc 30
- Driver
- Lewis Hamilton
- Team
- Scuderia Ferrari HP
- Session
- Sprint Qualifying
2025 QATAR GRAND PRIX
28 - 30 November 2025
The Stewards
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager, Scuderia Ferrari HP Document 30 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 44 - Lewis Hamilton Competitor Scuderia Ferrari HP
Time 15:07
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 Scuderia Ferrari HP changed the setup of the suspension of Car 44 under Parc Ferme without the approval of the Technical Delegate, this not being in accordance with Article 40.9 b) of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Car 44 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.