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Infringement - Ocon - Power Unit Components and Changes Made during Parc Fermé

Published

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

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

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.
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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