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Doc 63 - Infringement - Car 23 - Start Procedure Infringement

Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix • Infringement

Published Jun 14, 2026 17:07

Driver: Albon

Summary

Alexander Albon's car started the formation lap with tyre blanket parts still attached, breaching start procedure rules.

Explanation

Car 23 (Alexander Albon) began the formation lap with parts of a right front tyre blanket still under the car and a cable dangling, violating B5.5.5.a which requires all equipment to be removed before release. Despite attempts to remove the blanket, the team failed to fully clear it by the 15-second signal. The Atlassian Williams F1 Team was fined €5,000 as a result.

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Regulations cited

B5.5.5.a

Drivers referenced

#23 • Albon

Referenced regulations

B5.5.5.a Zoom
Regulation B5.5.5.a