The French Federation National Appeal Tribunal confirmed penalties for Team Alumitec in Brands Hatch

www.nascar.eu August 21, 2026
Official Statement

The Court UPHOLDS in their entirety Decisions No. 09 and No. 10 of the Panel of Stewards dated 7 June 2026.

THE NATIONAL APPEAL TRIBUNAL

  • DECLARES the appeal lodged by the appellant is admissible;
  • UPHOLDS in their entirety: Decisions No. 09 and No. 10 of the Panel of Stewards dated 7 June 2026;
  • ORDERS that the appeal deposit be retained in full by the FFSA in accordance with Article 5 of the “National Appeal Tribunal” Regulations;

Grounds for the decision of the National Appeal Tribunal (TAN):

  1. Whereas the Appellant lodged an appeal against Decisions No. 09 and No. 10 of the Panel of Stewards (CCS), dated 7 June 2026, issued during the NASCAR GP UK held on 6 and 7 June 2026 at Brands Hatch, England;
  2. Whereas the TAN notes the provisions of Article 19 of the NASCAR Euro Series Technical Regulations: “Technical inspections may be carried out at any time by the Technical Delegate and/or NES officials, who may be assisted by TEAM FJ technicians. Technical inspections shall be carried out at the location specified by TEAM FJ in the technical and sporting notes published for each event.”, and of Article 20 of the aforementioned Regulations: “Any refusal to submit to a technical inspection and/or check shall be considered as a non-conformity of the vehicle and shall be referred to the Panel of Stewards.”;
  3. Whereas the TAN notes the provisions of Article 11.7.1.a of the ISC: “The Stewards appointed for an Event shall have absolute authority to enforce the Code, the FIA regulations where applicable, the national regulations, and the Supplementary Regulations, as well as the Official Programmes, within the framework of the Event for which they are appointed (…)”;
  4. Whereas the TAN also notes the provisions of Article 12.2.1.i of the ISC: “Any of the following offenses or infringements, in addition to those specifically referred to above or below, shall be deemed to constitute a breach of these rules: (…) Any failure to comply with the obligation to follow the instructions of the relevant officials for the safe and orderly conduct of the event.”;
  5. Whereas the TAN finds that the Appellant does not dispute having opposed the technical scrutineer who wished to inspect the engine, as requested by the CCS pursuant to the aforementioned Articles, on the grounds of the obligations arising from the ATA Carnet;
  6. Whereas, after hearing the evidence of the Appellant and the witnesses, the TAN finds that no evidence was produced from which it could be concluded that the damaged engine would have been removed for a period sufficiently long to require Team ALUMITEC RACING to return to France without the engine, having regard to the obligations of the ATA Carnet;
  7. Whereas the TAN reiterates the full authority vested in the stewards and technical delegates to carry out, during events, any inspections and checks they deem necessary to enforce the regulations;
  8. Whereas the TAN considers that the documents submitted in the case and the explanations provided at the hearing are insufficient to establish circumstances in which the refusal of inspection would be justified;
  9. Whereas, in view of the foregoing, and without it being necessary to consider the other grounds raised by the Appellant, the TAN concludes that Decisions No. 09 and No. 10 of the CCS, issued on 7 June 2026, should be upheld;