Summary
The Williams Racing Formula One team may face disqualification from the Singapore Grand Prix qualifying because their cars failed to meet specific technical standards for the rear wing. If disqualified, drivers Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz would start at the back of the grid. The issue involves the Drag Reduction System (DRS) on the cars not meeting required gap measurements.
Key Facts
- Williams Racing's cars are under review for not following the FIA's rear wing standards.
- The possible disqualification could affect Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz, who were set to start at positions 12 and 13.
- FIA's Technical Delegate Jo Bauer reported the issue to race stewards.
- The problem involves the DRS opening too wide, beyond the allowed 85mm limit.
- Both cars had excess gaps in the rear wing, suggesting a possible assembly error.
- The disallowed measurement pertains to the FIA Technical Regulation Article 3.10.10 g.
- The final decision from the race stewards is still pending.
