Infringement Car 23 Changes Made During Parc Ferme 1
Chinese Grand Prix · 2026 · 14 March 2026 · Doc 42
- Driver
- Alexander Albon
- Team
- Atlassian Williams F1 Team
- Session
- Sprint Qualifying
2026 CHINESE GRAND PRIX
13 - 15 March 2026
The Stewards
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager, Atlassian Williams F1 Team Document 42 Date 14 March 2026
Time 09:47 The Stewards, having received a report from the Technical Delegate (document 41), have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 23 - Alexander Albon Competitor Atlassian Williams F1 Team
Time 09:25
Session Sprint 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 Sprint from the pit lane.
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 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 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.