Penalty for Bottas

Doc 46 - Infringement - Car 77 - Parc Ferme

2026 Canadian Grand Prix

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Summary

Car 77 (Bottas) required to start Sprint from pit lane due to parc ferme setup breach.

Explanation

Valtteri Bottas' car (77) had its setup altered under parc ferme conditions without Technical Delegate approval, violating Article B3.5.3 of the FIA F1 Sporting Regulations. As a consequence, he is required to start the Sprint from the pit lane per Article B3.5.3b. The decision cites non-compliance with mandatory parc ferme rules between sessions.

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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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