The Russian cars failed again to pass the scrutineering because the intake and outlet ports of the cylinder head did not conform to the homologation form. With the agreement of all the other competitors, the Stewards decided to let them race as transparent cars in Pau and in the next meeting at Brno.

However the team must introduce the needed changes so that their cars comply before Estoril as no further derogations will be conceded.

In today's qualifying, van Lagen and Shapovalov ranked 23rd and 24th. However, Shapovalov's time was off the qualification maxima and he will not take the start tomorrow.