Infringement Car 6 Changes To Pu Elements
Belgian Grand Prix · 2026 · 17 July 2026 · Doc 21
- Driver
- Isack Hadjar
- Team
- Oracle Red Bull Racing
- Session
- Free Practice 1
2026 BELGIAN GRAND PRIX
17 - 19 July 2026
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager,
Oracle Red Bull Racing Document 21 Date 17 July 2026 Time 16:42
The Stewards, having received a report from the Technical Delegate (document 14), have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 6 - Isack Hadjar Competitor Oracle Red Bull Racing Time 13:36 Session Free Practice 1 Fact The following Power Unit elements have been used: 5th Engine (ICE) 5th Turbocharger (TC) 5th Exhaust Set (EXH) Infringement Breach of Article B8.2.2 (read with Article B8.2.3) of the FIA F1 Regulations. Decision Required to start the Race from the back of the starting grid. Reason The penalty is imposed in accordance with Article B8.2.8 of the FIA F1 Regulations. The use of each additional element in this case carries a 10 grid place penalty. Therefore there is an accumulation of 30 places. Article B2.5.4b.iv of the FIA F1 Regulations provides that a driver who has accrued more than 15 cumulative and unserved grid position penalties must start from the back of the grid.
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.