Summary
McLaren fined €30,000 (€10,000 suspended) for CDS non-conformity involving taped button on Norris' car.
Explanation
The Stewards imposed a €30,000 fine (€10,000 suspended) on McLaren for breaching Article C9.3 of the Technical Regulations by taping over the CDS activation button on Lando Norris' car, rendering it inaccessible without tools. The team admitted the tape was used for aerodynamic reasons, defeating the safety purpose of the CDS. The penalty was reduced compared to a prior similar incident due to prior warning to teams.
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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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