Summary
Car 5 (Gabriel Bortoleto) disqualified from Sprint due to engine intake air pressure exceeding limit.
Explanation
Car 5, driven by Gabriel Bortoleto, was disqualified from the Sprint classification after the Technical Delegate found that engine intake air pressure exceeded the maximum permitted limit of 4.8 barA. The team admitted the breach, noting it occurred over one lap due to higher-than-expected temperatures, and took corrective action. However, the regulations require compliance 'at all times', and the breach resulted in disqualification under Article C5.3.2 of the FIA F1 Technical Regulations.
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Referenced regulations
FIA F1 Regulations - Article C5.3.2
C5.3.2 Engine intake air pressure must be less than 4.8 barA at all times. The pressure of the air will be measured by two FIA approved and sealed devices through which all air destined for combustion must flow. These devices must be installed in FIA approved locations situated in the engine intake air system downstream of the charge air cooling system (as described in Article C5. 22.2).
C5.3.3 The axis of the turbocharger shaft must be parallel to Y=0, inboard of Y=25 and at an angle of 0 +/-
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