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Pit lane start for Albon over unauthorised suspension changes

Doc 34 - Parc Fermé Issues

2026 British Grand Prix

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Driver: Albon

Summary

Car 23 (Albon) must start the Sprint from the pit lane after unauthorised suspension set-up changes were made without FIA technical delegate approval.

Explanation

The FIA Technical Delegate reports that unauthorised suspension set-up changes were made to car 23 (Alexander Albon). Under Article B3.5.3 b) of the 2026 Sporting Regulations, this requires the car to start the Sprint from the pit lane. The matter is referred to the stewards for confirmation.

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Referenced regulations

FIA F1 Regulations - Article B3.5.3b Open regulation PDF Pages 30 highlighted

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