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Stroll penalty, Sao Paulo GP 2024pit-lane start for parc fermé

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

Infringement · Published

Driver
Stroll · 3/12 penalty points (rolling 12 months)
What happened
The bodywork specification and the setup of the suspension has been changed while under Parc Ferme.
Offence
Parc fermé breach - every ruling & the going rate →
Going rate across 22 rulings in 2024: pit-lane start ×22
Regulation cited
Art. 40.9, Art. 40.3
Stewards' reasoning
Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team changed the bodywork specification of Stroll under Parc Ferme with the approval of the Technical Delegate, this not being in accordance with Article 40.3 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Also changes have been made to the set-up of the suspension, which is a breach of Article 40.9 and Stroll is required to start the Sprint from pit lane.
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