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Las Vegas Grand Prix

Infringement

Colapinto - parc fermé, Las Vegas GP 2024

OutcomeRequired to start the Race from the pit lane - parc fermé breach

Published

An official FIA stewards' document from the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Driver
Colapinto · 1/12 penalty points (rolling 12 months)
What happened
The following Restricted-Number Components have been used: 6th Gearbox Cases and Cassettes (GBX C & C) 6th Gearbox Driveline, Gear Change Components and Auxiliary Components (GBX DL) The front brake cooling ducts have been changed while under Parc Ferme.
Offence
Parc fermé breach - every ruling & the going rate →
Regulation cited
Art. 29.2, Art. 40.3, Art. 40.9
Stewards' reasoning
The RNC used are in excess of the permitted number for the 2024 Championship season. This is a breach of Article 29.2 and incurs a grid penalty. Additionally, Williams Racing changed the front brake cooling ducts of Colapinto under Parc Ferme with the approval of the Technical Delegate in accordance with Article 40.3 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. However, the parts are different…
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