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Infringement - Hülkenberg - Changes Made during Parc Fermé

Published

An official FIA stewards' document from the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix.

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

Driver
Hülkenberg
What happened
The setup of the suspension has been changed while under Parc Ferme.
Regulation cited
Art. 40.9
Stewards' reasoning
Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber changed the setup of the suspension of Hülkenberg under Parc Ferme, this not being in accordance with Article 40.9 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Hülkenberg is therefore required to start the Sprint from pit lane.
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