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Infringement Car 23 Changes Made During Parc Ferme

Chinese Grand Prix · 2026 · 15 March 2026 · Doc 68

Driver
Alexander Albon
Team
Atlassian Williams F1 Team
Session
Qualifying

2026 CHINESE GRAND PRIX

13 - 15 March 2026

The Stewards

From The Stewards

To The Team Manager, Atlassian Williams F1 Team Document 68 Date 15 March 2026

Time 12:36 The Stewards, having received a report from the Technical Delegate (document 67), have considered the following matter and determine the following:

No / Driver 23 - Alexander Albon Competitor Atlassian Williams F1 Team

Time 11:56

Session Qualifying Fact The setup of the suspension has been changed while under Parc Ferme.

Infringement Breach of Article B3.5.7 of the FIA F1 Regulations. Decision Required to start the Race from the pit lane under Article B3.5.7b of the FIA F1 Regulations. Reason Atlassian Williams F1 Team changed the setup of the suspension of Car 23 under Parc Ferme, this not being in accordance with Article B3.5.7 of the FIA F1 Regulations. Car 23 is therefore required to start the Race from pit lane under Article B3.5.7b of the FIA F1 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 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.

Nish Shetty Matthew Selley

Pedro Lamy Zheng Honghai

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