Summary
Pierre Gasly's Car 10 required to start the Sprint from the pit lane due to parc fermé infringements.
Explanation
The stewards determined that BWT Alpine F1 Team violated parc fermé rules by changing the setup of Pierre Gasly's car (Car 10) without approval and working on it beyond the permitted time. Specifically, Articles B3.4.2a and B3.5.7 of the FIA F1 Sporting Regulations were breached. As a consequence, Gasly is required to start the Sprint from the pit lane under Article B3.5.3b. The team was reminded of their right to appeal.
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FIA F1 Regulations - Article B3.4.2a
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FIA F1 Regulations - Article B3.5.7
B3.5.7 A Competitor may not modify any part on the F1 Car or make changes to the set-up of the suspension whilst the F1 Car is being held under parc fermé conditions. In the case of a breach of this Article: 2026 Form ula 1: Sporting Regulations 27 February 2026 B 0 SECTION B: SPORTING REGULATIONS a. At each Standard Format Competition, the relevant driver must start the Race from the Pit Lane. b. At each Alternative Format Competition, if the parc fermé conditions are breached before the start of the Sprint, the relevant driver must start the Sprint from the Pit Lane. If the parc fermé conditions are breached after the start of Qualifying the relevant driver must start the Race from the Pit Lane. In order that the scrutineers may be completely satisfied that no alterations have been made to the suspension systems or aerodynamic configuration of the F1 Car (with the exception of the front wing) whilst in pre-Race parc fermé, it must be clear from physical inspection that changes cannot be made without the use of tools.
B3.5.8 One (1) scrutineer will be allocated to each F1 Car for the purpose of ensuring that no unauthorised
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FIA F1 Regulations - Article B3.5.3b
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