Singapore Grand Prix
Zhou penalty, Singapore GP 2023pit-lane start for parc fermé
OutcomeRequired to start the Race from the pit lane - parc fermé breach
Infringement · Published
- Driver
- Zhou
- What happened
- The following Power Unit elements have been used: 5th Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) 5th Turbo Charger (TC) 5th Motor Generator Unit - Heat (MGU-H) 3rd Control Electronics (CE) All elements above were replaced without the approval of the FIA Technical Delegate during Parc Fermé. The setup of the car has been changed while under Parc Fermé.
- Offence
- Parc fermé breach - every ruling & the going rate →
Going rate across 17 rulings in 2023: pit-lane start ×14 · +10 grid ×1 · +10s ×1
- Regulation cited
- Art. 28.2, Art. 40.3, Art. 40.9
- Stewards' reasoning
- The penalty is imposed in accordance with 40.9 The Power Unit elements used are in excess of the permitted number for the 2023 Championship season were used. This is a breach of Art. 28.2 and incurs a grid penalty. As the PU elements were changed without prior approval of the Technical Delegate in Parc Fermé this is not in accordance with Article 40.3 and Art 40.9 of the FIA Formula One Sportin… full reasoning ↗
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