F1 News: Lance Stroll To Start Mexican Grand Prix From Pit Lane

Lance Stroll will start the Mexican Grand Prix from the pit lane after making changes to the car under parc ferme conditions.

Lance Stroll will commence the Mexico Grand Prix from the pit lane, following extensive changes made to his Aston Martin under parc ferme conditions. 

Key Takeaways:

• Due to starting at the rear of the grid already, Aston Martin opted to make comprehensive changes to Stroll's car within parc ferme, adjusting various components and the suspension set-up.
• The FIA’s technical delegate, Jo Bauer, detailed the modifications in the decision document, listing changes including the floor assembly, sidepod bodywork panels, rear beam wing, rear anti roll bar, front brake friction material, and suspension set-up.
• Other drivers facing penalties at the start include AlphaTauri’s Yuki Tsunoda, who will start from the back due to a gearbox and power unit change, and Williams’ Logan Sargeant, who received a 10-place grid penalty for passing under a yellow flag during qualifying.

Lance Stroll is set to begin the Formula 1 Mexico Grand Prix from the pit lane, a decision made by his team Aston Martin in light of an already challenging starting position and a difficult weekend overall for the team. His teammate, Fernando Alonso, didn't fare much better, securing a 13th place start for the race in Mexico City.

Originally placed in the 17th spot on the grid, Stroll and his team decided to take a strategic approach. With a pit lane start already on the horizon, they opted to make extensive parc ferme changes to the car, altering various components and tweaking the suspension setup. This strategic move, while placing Stroll at the back, allows for potential performance enhancements that could prove beneficial during the race.

- Aston Martin on X

The FIA’s decision document, authored by technical delegate Jo Bauer, meticulously detailed the changes made to Stroll’s car. The Aston Martin team replaced the floor assembly, sidepod bodywork panels, rear beam wing, rear anti-roll bar, and front brake friction material. Additionally, adjustments were made to the suspension setup. 

"All the above-listed parts have been replaced with the approval of the FIA technical delegate following a written request from the team concerned, this being in accordance with Article 40.3 of the 2023 Formula One Sporting Regulations," the statement clarified. 

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However, as these parts differed from the original specifications and changes were made to the suspension setup, Stroll is mandated to start from the pit lane as per Article 40.9 of the 2023 Formula One Sporting Regulations.

- Aston Martin on X