F1: Colapinto moves up the grid after Williams is disqualified | OneFootball

Controversy erupted in Formula 1. After the qualifying session for the Singapore Grand Prix, irregularities were detected with the DRS on the Williams Racing cars, and drivers Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon were disqualified and will start from the back of the grid in Sunday's race. As a result, Franco Colapinto will move up to 16th place.

The reason was that the DRS opening exceeded the regulated limit: «The adjustment of the positions of the upper element of the rear wing was verified on cars number 23 and 55. Both cars exceeded the maximum limit of 85 mm on both sides of the outer area of the rear wing. As this does not comply with Article 3.10.10 g. of the Technical Regulations, I refer this matter to the stewards for confirmation,» states the report by Jo Bauer, FIA technical delegate.

The Thai and the Spaniard had finished in 12th and 13th positions, respectively. However, due to this infringement, they will be forced to start the circuit from the last positions on the grid. During the Monaco Grand Prix in 2024, a similar incident occurred with the Haas vehicles, which was resolved with disqualification from the qualifying session.

The starting grid for the Singapore GP, after the disqualification of the Williams

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