FIA releases post-Zandvoort inspection results: Hadjar and Lawson’s cars checked
As required by the regulations, the FIA carried out a series of thorough checks on selected cars and their pit stop systems following the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort. This time, car numbers 06 (Isack Hadjar) and 30 (Liam Lawson), randomly chosen from the top ten finishers, underwent extended technical inspections.
The final outcome of the checks, signed by FIA technical delegate Jo Bauer, was clear: all components and systems examined were fully compliant with the 2025 Formula 1 technical regulations.
Through these inspections, the Federation ensures continuous monitoring to guarantee both safety and regulatory compliance, not only in the cars themselves but also in the most critical procedures of a race, such as pit stops.
The official statement
After the Zandvoort race, cars 06 and 30 were randomly selected from among the top ten finishers for in-depth technical inspections. These inspections focused on the pit stop equipment and associated control systems.
To verify compliance with the rules (TR Article 10.9.2 and TD022G), the following actions were carried out:
- Analysis of pit stop videos recorded by the FIA and provided by the teams.
- Examination of data recorded by each team’s pit stop control system.
- Execution of physical pit stops covering a range of operational scenarios.
- Inspection and sealing of pit stop equipment, including jacks, wheel guns, lighting units, switch units, and electronic control units.
- Detailed inspection of the jacks and wheel guns.
- Analysis of the software programmed in the electronic control units of the pit stop system.
- Review of failure modes and operational actions.
All components and systems inspected were found to fully comply with the 2025 Formula One Technical Regulations.
Technical Regulation.
Jo Bauer
FIA Formula One Technical Delegate
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