Magnussen and de Vries were originally slated to start 19th and 20th on the grid, respectively. Consequently, both teams decided to violate parc ferme regulations and implement changes to their cars, incurring minimal penalties.
In the case of Magnussen, Haas chose to adjust the setup of his VF-23 vehicle.
De Vries, on the other hand, underwent more substantial alterations as AlphaTauri modified the Dutch driver’s rear wing and beam wing to a previous specification. This adjustment was made due to his struggle with straight-line speed during Saturday’s sprint. Additionally, AlphaTauri made changes to the suspension setup of his AT04.
AlphaTauri seized the opportunity to install a fresh energy store and a new set of control electronics from Honda.
Since de Vries has already exhausted his allocation of three power unit components for 2023, exceeding the permissible limit of two for the entire season, he would have incurred a grid penalty. However, this penalty has now been absorbed by the decision to start from the pitlane.
AlphaTauri had brought a new rear wing and beam wing to the Red Bull Ring in an effort to enhance efficiency for the Spielberg round.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about pitlane start
Why did Magnussen and de Vries have to start the F1 Austrian GP from the pitlane?
Magnussen and de Vries were required to start from the pitlane because their respective teams decided to make changes to their cars that violated parc ferme rules. These modifications incurred penalties, which were absorbed by the pitlane start.
What changes were made to Magnussen’s car?
Haas, Magnussen’s team, opted to tweak the setup of his VF-23 car. The specific details of the changes were not provided in the text.
What changes were made to de Vries’ car?
AlphaTauri, de Vries’ team, made significant alterations to his car. They changed the rear wing and beam wing to a previous specification due to his struggles with straight-line speed. Additionally, they made a setup change to the suspension. AlphaTauri also installed a new energy store and set of control electronics from Honda.
Why would de Vries have received a grid penalty?
De Vries would have incurred a grid penalty because he had already used his allocated three sets of each power unit component for the 2023 season. The regulations allow for only two sets of each component for the entire season. However, the penalty was absorbed by the decision to start from the pitlane.
What improvements did AlphaTauri aim to achieve with the new rear wing and beam wing?
AlphaTauri brought a new rear wing and beam wing to the Red Bull Ring in an attempt to enhance efficiency for the Spielberg round. The specific details of the improvements were not provided in the text.
More about pitlane start
- F1 Austrian GP – Magnussen and de Vries to start from pitlane
- Parc Ferme Rules in Formula 1
- Haas F1 Team
- AlphaTauri F1 Team
- FIA Formula 1 Sporting Regulations
- Red Bull Ring – Spielberg
