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Infringement - Hadjar - Changes to Power Unit Components

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An official FIA stewards' document from the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix.

OutcomeRequired to start the Race from the back of the starting grid

Driver
Hadjar
What happened
The following Power Unit elements have been used: 5th Engine (ICE) 5th Turbocharger (TC) 5th Exhaust Set (EXH)
Regulation cited
Art. B8.2.2, Art. B8.2.3, Art. B8.2.8, Art. B2.5.4b.iv
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. Article B2.5.4b.iv of the FIA F1 Regulations provides that a driver who has accrued more than 15 cumulative and unserved grid position penalties must start from the back of the grid.
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