Doc 68 - Infringement - Car 23 - Changes made during Parc Ferme

2026 Chinese Grand Prix - Stewards Decision

From: The Stewards
To: The Team Manager, Atlassian Williams F1 Team
Document: 68
Date: 15 March 2026
Time: 12:36

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Details

• Driver: 23 - Alexander Albon
• Competitor: Atlassian Williams F1 Team
• Session: Qualifying
• Time of Incident: 11:56

Fact

The setup of the suspension was changed while the car was under Parc Fermé conditions.

Infringement

Breach of Article B3.5.7 of the FIA F1 Regulations.

Decision

The driver is required to start the Race from the pit lane in accordance with Article B3.5.7b of the FIA F1 Regulations.

Reasoning

Atlassian Williams F1 Team modified the suspension setup of Car 23 during Parc Fermé. As this action does not comply with Article B3.5.7, the car must start the race from the pit lane per the regulatory requirements.

Stewards

• Nish Shetty
• Matthew Selley
• Pedro Lamy
• Zheng Honghai