Fernando Alonso and Liam Lawson receive pitlane starts at Italian Grand Prix
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 11:03 AM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Fernando Alonso and Liam Lawson will start the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix from the pitlane at Monza. The grid demotions follow a breach of parc ferme rules by both teams. Aston Martin fitted Alonso with a new MGU-K, battery, and control electronics unit, exceeding his allotted power unit components for the season. Officials identified abnormal performance indicators in the car during the opening qualifying session, prompting the replacement of the power unit parts. The change forces the driver to move from the assigned grid position to the pitlane for the start of the race. Liam Lawson also faces a pitlane start following similar mechanical adjustments. Both drivers will now begin the race from the pit exit as the field prepares for the start at Monza.
- •Fernando Alonso and Liam Lawson will start from the pitlane at the Italian Grand Prix.
- •Aston Martin replaced the MGU-K, battery, and control electronics on the car of Alonso.
- •The component changes violated parc ferme regulations at Monza.
- •Teams identified abnormal issues during Q1 that required fresh power unit parts.
- 11:03 AMMotorsport.com — Fernando Alonso and Liam Lawson set for F1 Italian GP pitlane start
- 11:03 AMYahoo Sports — Fernando Alonso and Liam Lawson set for F1 Italian GP pitlane start
"Fernando Alonso and Liam Lawson are set to start the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix from the pitlane this afternoon at Monza. Parc ferme rules were breached on both cars, as Aston Martin opted to give Alonso fresh power unit parts – an MGU-K, a battery and a control electronics unit – having already exceeding his yearly allowance previously. “Yesterday in Q1 we identified some abnormal ...Keep reading
"Aston Martin and Red Bull breached parc ferme rules, so Alonso and Lawson won’t start from the grid
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External links- Motorsport.comSep 6, 2026, 11:03 AMFernando Alonso and Liam Lawson set for F1 Italian GP pitlane start
Fernando Alonso and Liam Lawson are set to start the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix from the pitlane this afternoon at Monza. Parc ferme rules were breached on both cars, as Aston Martin opted to give Alonso fresh power unit parts – an MGU-K, a battery and a control electronics unit – having already exceeding his yearly allowance previously. “Yesterday in Q1 we identified some abnormal ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 11:03 AMFernando Alonso and Liam Lawson set for F1 Italian GP pitlane start
Aston Martin and Red Bull breached parc ferme rules, so Alonso and Lawson won’t start from the grid
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