During post-qualifying scrutineering, the rear wing of the car was found to be non-compliant with the Technical Regulations.
The uppermost rear wing element adjustable positions were checked. The DRS in the state of deployment exceeded the maximum limit of 85 mm on both sides of the rear wing outer area.
At the hearing, the Competitor admitted that, although their own measurement prior to the qualifying had shown the component to be within tolerance, the measurement subsequently conducted by the appointed FIA Officials revealed a larger gap than permitted and therefore the rear wing did not conform with the required dimension.
The Competitor did not contest the measurement procedure, the methodology, or the accuracy of the measuring equipment used by FIA.
The Competitor fully accepted the results of the FIA measurement and acknowledged that the rear wing fitted to the car did not comply with the requirements of the Technical Regulations.
Accordingly, the standard penalty applicable to technical infringements is imposed.