Lance Stroll to start from pit lane for Parc Fermé breaches

Doc 47 - Parc Ferme Issues

2026 United States Grand Prix

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Summary

The FIA Technical Delegate reports Lance Stroll for multiple Parc Fermé and power unit element violations, recommending a pit lane start.

Explanation

This technical delegate's report alleges that Lance Stroll (Car 18) exceeded the seasonal limits for several power unit elements (ICE, TC, ES, PU-CE, PU-ANC) under B8.2.2, replaced all PU elements without approval under B3.5.4, made suspension changes without approval under B3.5.3 a), and failed to have the car covered within the Parc Fermé time window under B3.4.3. The report refers these matters to the stewards, recommending a pit lane start for the race.

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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 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 B3.5.3a 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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