Summary
Franco Colapinto was penalized 10 seconds, converted to a 5-place grid drop, for causing a collision with Pierre Gasly at Turn 1.
Explanation
The stewards determined that Colapinto was wholly or predominantly to blame for the collision with Gasly after the restart. Colapinto braked too late and made contact with Gasly, causing a multi-car retirement. The standard 10-second penalty was converted to a 5-place grid drop because Colapinto had retired from the race and could not serve the time penalty.
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Referenced regulations
FIA International Sporting Code - Appendix L - Chapter IV - Article 2d
d) Causing a collision, repetition of serious mistakes or the appearance of a lack of control over the car (such as leaving the track) will be reported to the Stewards and may entail the imposition of penalties up to and including the disqualification of any driver concerned.
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FIA F1 Regulations - Article B1.9.6e
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