Pierre Gasly to start from pitlane after taking new front and rear wing ballast
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It has recently come to light that Pierre Gasly is going to start the race from the pitlane after taking a different front and rear wing ballast.
The above-mentioned parts were replaced by AlphaTauri under parc ferme conditions, and after giving a written request regarding the same to the FIA, the technical delegate approved the request.
Moreover, the technical delegate has issued an official report in which they have written, “The parts have been replaced by the approval of the FIA technical delegate following a written request from the team concerned, this being in accordance with Article 40.3 of the 2022 Formula One Sporting Regulations.”
“But as the above parts are different from the ones originally used and also changes have also been made to the setup of the rear suspension, car number 10 should now be required to start from the pitlane according to Article 40.9b of the 2022 Formula One Sporting Regulations.”
Pierre Gasly struggled during the Saturday qualifying session
Pierre Gasly did not have the best qualifying sessions for the Japanese GP and was seen yelling over the radio about the problems that he was facing.
The change in parts on his car has probably stemmed from the frustration that he showed and is now going to start from the back of the grid.
However, despite starting the race from the back of the grid, Gasly is going to get opportunities during the race, as the conditions are going to be wet and a few incidents could propel him up on the grid.
The 26-year-old has got all the skills necessary to get the better of opponents during the Grand Prix and it will be up to him to showcase his talent on a challenging Suzuka International Race Course.
The race is going to be run for a total of 53 laps, and considering how chaotic the races in the past have been at the Suzuka Circuit, anything is possible and Gasly can be seen in the fight for the top 10.
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