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Hadjar penalty, Belgian GP 202630-place grid penalty for changes to power unit components

OutcomeDrop of 30 grid positions for the next race. (Subject to Hadjar being classified in the results of qualifying, Hadjar will be allocated a grid position in the race of the FIA F1 Regulations)

Corrected Infringement · Published

Driver
Hadjar
What happened
The following Power Unit elements have been used: 5th Engine (ICE) 5th Turbocharger (TC) 5th Exhaust Set (EXH)
What this outcome means
Grid penalty explained →
Regulation cited
Art. B8.2.2, Art. B8.2.3, Art. B2.5.4b.iv, Art. B8.2.8
Stewards' reasoning
The penalty is imposed in accordance with Article B8.2.8 of the FIA F1 Regulations. The use of each additional element in this case carries a 10 grid place penalty. Therefore there is an accumulation of 30 places.
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