Summary
Alexander Albon must start the Sprint from the pit lane because his team changed the suspension setup while under parc fermé without approval.
Explanation
During Sprint Qualifying, the Atlassian Williams F1 Team changed the suspension setup of Car 23 (Alexander Albon) while the car was under parc fermé, without approval from the Technical Delegate. This violated Articles B3.5.3 and B3.5.4 of the FIA F1 Regulations. As a result, the stewards required Car 23 to start the Sprint from the pit lane, as specified in Article B3.5.3 b).
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FIA F1 Regulations - Article B3.5.3
B3.5.3 When deemed to be in parc fermé, other than when the F1 Cars are sealed in accordance with Article B3.4.2 or B3.4.3, only the work listed in Appendix B2 may be carried out.
B3.5.4 Any parts which are removed from the F1 Car in order to carry out any work specifically permitted
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FIA F1 Regulations - Article B3.5.3b
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