Herta
Driver: Herta
Summary
Cadillac F1 Team fined €30,000 (€25,000 suspended) for CDS failure in Car 25 during Free Practice 1 at the Italian Grand Prix.
Explanation
The stewards found that Car 25's Clutch Disengagement System (CDS) failed when the car stopped on track, causing a red flag. The team demonstrated that a third-party lithium battery cell failure caused the issue, but the stewards held the team responsible for compliance. A €30,000 fine was imposed, with €25,000 suspended for 12 months.
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Referenced regulations
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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