McLaren summoned to see Azerbaijan GP stewards after Piastri victory

McLaren faces an investigation for an alleged pit lane infringement following the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

The Woking-based team was able to celebrate a consummate drive from Oscar Piastri who clinched the second F1 victory of his career after keeping Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc at bay for almost 30 laps.

Following the grand prix, however, race control swiftly announced McLaren would be investigated for a pit lane infringement.

A stewards document confirmed an ‘alleged breach of Article 34.13 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations – Team personnel and equipment in Pit Lane during the Race’.

Article 34.13 states that, “Team personnel are only allowed in the pit lane immediately before they are required to work on a car and must withdraw as soon as the work is complete.

“All team personnel carrying out any work on a car in the pit lane when the car is in its pit stop position during the qualifying session, the sprint shootout, the sprint session or during a race pit stop, must be wearing helmets which meet or exceed the requirements of ECE 22.05 – European motorcycle road helmet, DOT – USA motorcycle road helmet or JIS T8133-2015, class 2 – JPN protective helmets for automobile users.

“The use of appropriate eye protection is compulsory.”