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2026 Singapore Grand Prix Penalty 1 source FIA decision

Sainz handed Singapore Sprint pit lane start for suspension change

Carlos Sainz

Carlos Sainz must start the Singapore Grand Prix Sprint from the pit lane after Ferrari changed his suspension under parc fermé without FIA approval. Verstappen remains on pole.

Carlos Sainz Ferrari

How the sources differ

All three items are official FIA documents, consistently establishing the pit lane start for Sainz due to unauthorised suspension changes. They provide no outlet framing beyond the ruling itself.

Recommended first read: Item 1 is the most complete official FIA document, clearly stating the driver, reason, and session. It is authoritative and includes an image.

FIA documents

The final sprint starting grid places Verstappen on pole, with Sainz required to start from the pit lane due to a Parc Fermé modification.

Carlos Sainz is required to start the Sprint from the pit lane after his team changed the suspension setup under parc fermé without approval.

Car 55 (Sainz) required to start the Sprint from the pit lane after suspension set-up changes were made without FIA approval.