Ten grid place penalty for Leclerc for fifth engine use

Doc 35 - Infringement - Car 16 - Changes to PU element

2026 São Paulo Grand Prix

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Summary

Charles Leclerc receives a 10 grid place penalty for using a fifth ICE, breaching PU element regulations.

Explanation

The stewards, acting on a report from the Technical Delegate, determined that Charles Leclerc used a fifth Engine (ICE) during Free Practice 3, exceeding the permitted number of Power Unit elements. This breach of Articles B8.2.2a and B8.2.3 results in a drop of 10 grid positions for the next race in which Leclerc participates, as per Article B8.2.8a.

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