Parc fermé issues for Hadjar, Alonso and Stroll

Doc 78 - Parc Ferme Issues

2026 Singapore Grand Prix

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Summary

Technical Delegate refers multiple parc fermé and power unit component breaches to the stewards for cars 06, 14 and 18.

Explanation

The Technical Delegate reported that Isack Hadjar (car 06) exceeded the seasonal allowance for ICE, TC, EXH, and PU-ANC components, and replaced all PU elements without approval (B3.5.4). Fernando Alonso (car 14) also exceeded the TC allowance. Additionally, suspension set-up changes were made without approval on cars 06, 14, and 18 (B3.5.3 b), which could require a pit lane start. Cars 14 and 18 were also not covered within the required time after Qualifying (B3.4.3). The matter is referred to the stewards.

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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 B8.2.2c Open regulation PDF Pages 65–66 highlighted
FIA F1 Regulations - Article B8.2.2g 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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FIA F1 Regulations - Article B3.5.3b Open regulation PDF Pages 30 highlighted
FIA F1 Regulations - Article B3.4.3
B3.4.3 All Competitions At each Competition: a. Within two (2) hours of the end of Qualifying all F1 Cars used during the session (or which were intended for use but failed to leave the Pit Lane) must be covered and ready for FIA seals to be applied. For marketing purposes this deadline may be extended for one F1 Car from each Competitor for a maximum of two (2) hours by prior arrangement with the Technical Delegate. In the case of a breach of this Article, it will also be considered that the Competitor has breached Article B3.5.7. The relevant driver will be penalised by a single penalty for the combination of both o‘ences. b. Five (5) hours before the scheduled start of the formation lap for the Race, the seals and covers may be removed but the F1 Cars will remain under parc fermé conditions until the start of the Race. B3.4.4 Whilst F1 Cars are covered and sealed, they may be fitted with devices to keep them warm.
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