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Gabriel Bortoleto · Belgian Grand Prix, Spa 2026 · official Audi team archive

FIA approves parc fermé changes to Bortoleto’s Audi at Sepang

Archive photograph: Gabriel Bortoleto · Belgian Grand Prix, Spa 2026 · official Audi team archive · 2026-07-19Archive photo · 2026-07-19 · Audi Revolut F1 Team · Editorial use · Audi

An FIA technical report says Audi replaced the left-hand rear-view mirror lens, gearbox assembly and both rear suspension assemblies on Car 5 during parc fermé at Sepang. It also lists gearbox-related parameter changes. The delegate says the listed parts were replaced with FIA approval after a written team request.

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Audi replaced the left-hand rear-view mirror lens, gearbox assembly and both rear suspension assemblies on Gabriel Bortoleto’s car during parc fermé on 3 and 4 October at Sepang, according to an FIA technical report. The team also changed parameters associated with the gearbox assembly.

The technical delegate approved the listed parts replacements following a written request from the team, under Article B3.5.4 of the 2026 Formula One Sporting Regulations.

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  1. PRIMARY SOURCEDoc 46 - Parts and Parameters been replaced and or changed during Parc FermeFIA F1 decision documents
  2. PRIMARY SOURCEDoc 47 - Final Starting GridFIA F1 decision documents