Alex Albon will start the British Grand Prix sprint from the pit lane after his Williams team made adjustments to his car under parc ferme conditions.
What happened?
The FIA announced the demotion on Saturday, stating that Williams changed the setup of Albon's car's suspension without approval.
Why it matters for Alex Albon
This decision comes after a strong showing by Williams in Friday's sprint qualifying, where both Albon and Carlos Sainz made it out of SQ1.
Albon's demotion is a setback for the British team, which had hoped to build on their momentum from Friday.
What comes next?
Williams confirmed the move, saying they will use the sprint to gather learnings for the rest of the weekend and season.
The team's decision to make adjustments under parc ferme conditions has significant implications for their strategy.
Lewis Hamilton will start from pole position in Sunday's 17-lap race, with Kimi Antonelli alongside him on the front row.
The British Grand Prix weekend continues on Sunday, with the main event set to kick off at 14:00 local time.
Alex Albon's performance will be closely watched, as he looks to bounce back from the demotion and make an impact on the weekend.
The Williams team will be looking to learn from their mistakes and make adjustments for the rest of the season.
The British Grand Prix is set to be an exciting event, with several top drivers competing for the top spot.
The FIA's decision to demote Albon has added an extra layer of complexity to the weekend's proceedings.
As the weekend unfolds, all eyes will be on Alex Albon and the Williams team to see how they respond to the setback.