Last-minute pit lane start confirmed at United States Grand Prix

Stroll, who was initially set to start P16 in Austin amid penalties elsewhere, will now start from the pit lane after taking a new ICE, turbocharger, energy store, control electronics unit and power unit ancillary component. All of these engine elements were changed under parc ferme conditions without the approval of the FIA technical delegate.

The FIA also report changes to Stroll's suspension set up under parc ferme conditions, as well as the fact the No. 18 car was not covered two hours after the end of Saturday's Qualifying.

The statement said: "All PU elements for car number 18, driver Lance Stroll, have been replaced without the approval of the FIA technical delegate, this not being in compliance with Article B3.5.4 of the 2026 Formula One Sporting Regulations.

Confirming the changes, the Silverstone team have said: "Due to set-up changes and damage repair we've elected to start Lance from the pit lane today. We've also taken this opportunity to replace his PU and battery."

Meanwhile, Stroll's Aston Martin teammate Fernando Alonso starts the US GP in P12, hoping to secure the team's third points-finish during what has been a troubled season.

“Obviously, I think on merit we are P15 or P16,” Alonso said post-Qualifying. “So, you know, some fast cars are coming from behind tomorrow as a threat. So, we need to keep an eye on that and then the performance we see.”