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Infringement - Tsunoda - Changes Made during Parc Fermé

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

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

Driver
Tsunoda · 3/12 penalty points (rolling 12 months)
What happened
The setup of the car has been changed while under Parc Ferme. The rear wing specification has been changed while under Parc Ferme.
Regulation cited
Art. 40.9, Art. 40.3
Stewards' reasoning
Oracle Red Bull Racing changed the setup of Tsunoda under Parc Ferme, with the approval of the Technical Delegate. The car is therefore required to start the Sprint from pit lane as per Article 40.9 b) of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Also Oracle Red Bull Racing changed the front wing/nose assembly of Tsunoda under Parc Ferme with the approval of the Technical Delegate in accordance…
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