Lindblad and Bortoleto exceed PU element limits

Doc 55 - New PU Elements for this Competition

2026 São Paulo Grand Prix

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Summary

Technical Delegate's report lists new PU elements for Lindblad and Bortoleto, both exceeding seasonal limits.

Explanation

The FIA Technical Delegate reported that Arvid Lindblad used a seventh ICE and sixth TC, and Gabriel Bortoleto used a sixth ES and sixth PU-CE, each exceeding the seasonal limits allowed under the 2026 Sporting Regulations. The replacements were approved by the FIA technical delegate, as per Article B3.5.4.

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FIA F1 Regulations - Article B8.2.2a Open regulation PDF Pages 65–66 highlighted
FIA F1 Regulations - Article B8.2.2b Open regulation PDF Pages 65–66 highlighted
FIA F1 Regulations - Article B8.2.2d Open regulation PDF Pages 65–66 highlighted
FIA F1 Regulations - Article B8.2.2e Open regulation PDF Pages 65–66 highlighted
FIA F1 Regulations - Article B3.5.4
B3.5.4 Any parts which are removed from the F1 Car in order to carry out any work specifically permitted in Article B3.5.3, or any parts removed to carry out essential safety checks, must remain close to the F1 Car and, at all times, be visible to the scrutineer assigned to the relevant F1 Car. Furthermore, any parts removed from the F1 Car in order to carry out any such work must be refitted before the F1 Car leaves the Pit Lane. Any work not listed in Article B3.5.3 may only be undertaken with the approval of the Technical Delegate following a written request from the Competitor concerned. It must be clear that any replacement part a Competitor wishes to fit is the same in design and similar in mass, inertia and function to the original. Any parts which are removed shall be retained by the FIA. If a Competitor wishes to change a part during the Sprint Qualifying session, Qualifying session, on the grid before the start of the Sprint and between reconnaissance laps and / or on the grid before the start of the Race, this may be done without first seeking the permission of the Technical Delegate, provided it is reasonable for the relevant Competitor to believe permission would be given if there was time to ask and the broken or damaged part remains in full view of the scrutineer assigned to the F1 Car at all times. B3.5.5 Exceptionally, each Alternative Format Competition, six (6) times during the Championship a
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