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Ocon penalty, Sao Paulo GP 2025pit-lane start for parc fermé

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

Infringement · Published

Driver
Ocon · 1/12 penalty points (rolling 12 months)
What happened
The following Power Unit element has been used: 5th Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) The Power Unit element was replaced without the approval of the FIA Technical Delegate during Parc Ferme.
Offence
Parc fermé breach - every ruling & the going rate →
Going rate across 25 rulings in 2025: pit-lane start ×25
Regulation cited
Art. 28.2, Art. 40.9
Stewards' reasoning
The penalty is imposed in accordance with Article 40.9 b) of the FIA Formula 1 Sporting Regulations.
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