Doc 37 - Infringement - Car 14 - Change to PU elements
2026 Belgian Grand Prix - Document 37
From: The Stewards To: Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team Date: 18 July 2026
Incident Details
- No / Driver: 14 - Fernando Alonso
- Competitor: Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team
- Session: Free Practice 3
- Time: 12:29
Fact
The following Power Unit elements have been used:
- 5th Energy Store (ES)
- 5th Control Electronics Unit (PU-CE)
- 7th Power Unit Ancillary Component (PU-ANC)
Infringement
Breach of Article B8.2.2 (read with 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 Energy Store and Control Electronics additional elements in this case carries a 5 grid place penalty by virtue of Article B8.2.8.b FIA F1 Regulations, the use of the 7th Ancillary Component carries a 10 grid place penalty by virtue of Article B8.2.8.a FIA F1 Regulations. Therefore there is an accumulation of 20 places. Article B2.5.4b.iv of the FIA F1 Regulations provides that a driver who has accrued more than 15 cumulative grid position penalties must start from the back of the grid.