Hiyu Yamakoshi disqualified from Monte Carlo Sprint Race

Van Amersfoort Racing’s Hiyu Yamakoshi has been disqualified from the Monte Carlo Sprint Race.

The Japanese driver’s car was found to have breached the 2026 FIA Formula 3 Technical Regulations following post-session checks.

Car 14 was referred to the Stewards by the Technical Delegate after it was found that the front push rod LH – CPL was mounted on the right-hand side of the car, and front push rod RH – CPL was mounted on the left-hand side of the car.

It constituted a breach of Article 1.5.3 and Article 17.1 of the 2026 FIA Formula 3 Technical Regulations.

The Stewards heard from a VAR team representative and determined that the referenced parts were installed on the incorrect side of the car.

With Yamakoshi’s disqualification, it means that DAMS Lucas Oil’s Gerrard Xie inherits the Monte Carlo Sprint victory.

VAR driver Bruno del Pino is now second and Rodin Motorsport’s Pedro Clerot is promoted to third.