Infringement: Car 77 (Bottas) PU Elements
Mexico City Grand Prix · 2026 · 30 October 2026 · Doc 17
- Driver
- Valtteri Bottas
- Team
- Cadillac Formula 1 Team
- Session
- Free Practice 1
2026 MEXICO CITY GRAND PRIX
30 October - 01 November
The Stewards
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager, Cadillac Formula 1 Team Document 17 Date 30 October 2026
Time 13:34 The Stewards, having received a report from the Technical Delegate (document 14), have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 77 - Valtteri Bottas Competitor Cadillac Formula 1 Team
Time 13:05
Session Free Practice 1 Fact The following Power Unit elements have been used: 5th Engine (ICE) 5th Turbocharger (TC) 4th Energy Store (ES) 4th Control Electronics Unit (PU-CE)
4th MGU-K
Infringement Breaches of Article B8.2.2 (read with Article B8.2.3) of the FIA F1 Regulations. Decision Drop of 50 grid positions for the next Race in which the driver participates. Reason The penalty is imposed in accordance with Article B8.2.8 of the FIA F1 Regulations. Subject to Car 77 being classified in the results of Qualifying, Car 77 will be allocated a grid position in the Race in accordance with Article B2.5.4b.iv 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.