Infringement Car 55 Change To Pu Elements
Belgian Grand Prix · 2026 · 19 July 2026 · Doc 54
- Driver
- Carlos Sainz
- Team
- Atlassian Williams F1 Team
- Session
- Qualifying
2026 BELGIAN GRAND PRIX
17 - 19 July 2026
The Stewards
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager, Atlassian Williams F1 Team Document 54 Date 19 July 2026
Time 12:20 The Stewards, having received a report from the Technical Delegate (document 53), have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 55 - Carlos Sainz Competitor Atlassian Williams F1 Team
Time 11:45
Session Qualifying Fact The following additional Power Unit element has been used: 4th Control Electronics Unit (PU-CE) All Power Unit elements were replaced with the approval of the FIA Technical Delegate during parc fermé.
Infringement Breach of Article B8.2.2 (read with B8.2.3) of the FIA F1 Regulations. Decision Drop of 10 grid positions for the next Race in which the driver participates. Reason Reason: The penalty is imposed in accordance with Article B8.2.8 of the FIA F1 Regulations. The use of the additional element in this case carries a 10 grid place penalty. 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 5 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.