Infringement Notice for Lawson

Doc 17 - Car 30; CDS not functioning when car stopped on the track

2026 Canadian Grand Prix

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Summary

Car 30 (Lawson) stopped on track during FP1 with CDS not functioning as required.

Explanation

During FP1, car 30 (Liam Lawson) stopped on track and the CDS (Collision Detection System) failed to operate as mandated by F1 Technical Regulations, Article C9.3. The Technical Delegate referred the issue to the Stewards for investigation, classifying it as an infringement notice.

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FIA F1 Regulations - Article C9.3
C9.3 Clutch Disengagement System (CDS) All cars must be fitted with a means of disengaging the Clutch for a minimum of fifteen minutes in the event of the car coming to rest with the engine stopped. This system must be in working order throughout the Competition even if the main hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical systems on the car have failed. This system must also shut down the ERS, as required by article C5.17.1. In order that the driver or a marshal may activate the system in less than five seconds, the button which operates it must : a. Face upwards and be recessed into the top of the Survival Cell and be positioned according to Drawing 10 of Appendix C3. b. Be designed in order that a marshal is unable to accidentally re−engage the Clutch. c. Be marked according to Drawing 10 of Appendix C3. C9.4 Homologated Gearbox and Component Classification
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