Lewis Hamilton exceeds PU element limits in São Paulo

Technical Delegate's Report confirming Lewis Hamilton uses new PU elements beyond the season allowance, in non-compliance with the Sporting Regulations.

This Technical Delegate's Report, issued during the São Paulo Grand Prix, details that Lewis Hamilton (car 44, Ferrari) is using new power unit elements for the remainder of the competition, exceeding the seasonal allowance. Specifically, he has used a sixth ICE (allowed: 4), a fifth TC (allowed: 4), a fifth EXH (allowed: 4), a fourth MGU-K (allowed: 3), a fourth ES (allowed: 3), a fourth PU-CE (allowed: 3), and a seventh PU-ANC (allowed: 6). Each instance is noted as not in compliance with the corresponding sub-article of Article B8.2.2 of the 2026 Formula One Sporting Regulations.