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Alex Albon to start Chinese GP from pit lane after Williams parc ferme breach
15 March 2026PlanetF1Race reportDriver Ratings

Alex Albon to start Chinese GP from pit lane after Williams parc ferme breach

Alex Albon will start the Chinese Grand Prix from the pit lane after Williams made unauthorized suspension changes to his car after qualifying, marking the second such penalty for the team in two days and highlighting their ongoing technical struggles.

For the second consecutive day, Alex Albon will start a race from the pit lane after the Williams team made setup changes to his car in breach of parc ferme regulations. The Thai driver, who qualified 18th, will now start Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix from the pit lane, compounding a difficult weekend for the struggling Williams team.

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