Infringement Car 11 Changes Made In Parc Ferme
Dutch Grand Prix · 2026 · 23 August 2026 · Doc 59
- Driver
- Sergio Perez
- Team
- Cadillac Formula 1 Team
- Session
- Qualifying
2026 DUTCH GRAND PRIX
21 - 23 August 2026
The Stewards
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager, Cadillac Formula 1 Team Document 59 Date 23 August 2026
Time 12:22 The Stewards, having received a report from the Technical Delegate (document 58), have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 11 - Sergio Perez Competitor Cadillac Formula 1 Team
Time 11:30
Session Qualifying Fact The setup of the suspension has been changed while under parc fermé. Infringement Breaches of Articles B3.5.3 and B3.5.4 of the FIA F1 Regulations Decision Required to start the Race from the pit lane.
Reason Cadillac Formula 1 Team changed the setup of the suspension of Car 11 under parc fermé before the start of the Race, without the approval of the Technical Delegate. This is not accordance with Article B3.5.4 of the FIA F1 Regulations. In addition, the change of setup is not in accordance with Article B3.5.3 of the FIA F1 Regulations. Car 11 is therefore required to start the Race from pit lane as per Article Article B3.5.3b 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.