2023-10-28 00:40:42
Hiroki Tsunoda installed a new element in his power unit at the 2023 F1 Round 20 Mexican Grand Prix, resulting in him receiving a “back-of-the-grid” penalty in the race. Scuderia AlphaTauri has chosen to change all elements of the power unit, including the internal combustion engine, turbocharger, MGU-H and MGU-K, making it a fifth of the four allowed per season. We also installed a third energy store and control electronics unit, of which two are permitted per season.
In addition, some limited number parts were changed, and Yuki Tsunoda’s machine received changes to the 5th gearbox case and cassette, 5th gearbox driveline, gear change components, and auxiliary components. As a result of the violation of Articles 28, 2 and 29, 2 of the FIA F1 Racing Regulations, the stewards decided to have Yuki Tsunoda start from the back of the grid for the final race. The Stewards also noted that “penalties were imposed in accordance with Articles 28.3, 29.2, 32.4, 32.5 and 42.3d) and that during the session the driver of the car was Isak Hajar.” I did,” he added. Scuderia AlphaTauri have chosen to use up their remaining rookie driver slot, which is mandatory for FP1, with Red Bull junior driver Issac Hajar. Hiroki Tsunoda started work in FP2, and due to a penalty, finished in 12th place in the program with an eye on the final.
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