Haas pair set to be excluded for technical breach

Both Haas cars are set to be excluded from qualifying at the Monaco Grand Prix after failing a technical check relating to their DRS. Nico Hulkenberg qualified in 12th place and Kevin Magnussen 15th as both drivers advanced to Q2, but the Haas cars were then found to not be in conformity with the technical regulations after the end of the session. FIA technical delegate Jo Bauer’s findings read: “The uppermost rear wing element adjustable positions were checked on car numbers 20 and 27. The left-hand side and right-hand side outermost area of the of the adjustable elements were exceeding the maximum allowed 85mm on both cars. As this is not in compliance with TR Article 3.10.10 h), I am referring this matter to the stewards for their consideration.” A technical infringement usually carries an automatic exclusion from the session results if a car doesn’t comply with the regulations. As a result, that would lead to a pit lane start for both Hulkenberg and Magnussen.