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FIA issues infringement notice over Car 41 power unit changes in Bahrain

Original: New document: Doc 19 - Infringement - Car 41 - Changes to PU elements Published on 02.10.26 08:18 CET # F1 # Formula1 #

The FIA has published a new infringement document, numbered 19, concerning car 41 at the Bahrain Grand Prix, relating to changes made to power unit elements. The document, released at 08:18 CET on 2 October, indicates a team may have exceeded the allowed allocation of engine components under Formula 1 regulations, which typically triggers a grid penalty. No further details are given in the notice.

Why now: Power unit element breaches usually signal grid penalties, which directly affect race outcomes and fans' expectations.

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