Doc 21 - Infringement - Car 6 - Changes to PU elements

Infringements/DecisionsTechnical/Scrutineering

Event: 2026 Belgian Grand Prix

Driver: Isack Hadjar (Car 6) Team: Oracle Red Bull Racing

Power Unit Elements Used:

ElementQuantity
Engine (ICE)5th
Turbocharger (TC)5th
Exhaust Set (EXH)5th

Infringement: Breach of Article B8.2.2 (read with Article B8.2.3) of the FIA F1 Regulations.

Decision:

Required to start the Race from the back of the starting grid.

Reason:

The penalty is imposed in accordance with Article B8.2.8 of the FIA F1 Regulations. The use of each additional element in this case carries a 10 grid place penalty, resulting in an accumulation of 30 places. Article B2.5.4b.iv states that a driver who has accrued more than 15 cumulative and unserved grid position penalties must start from the back of the grid.