Ten-place grid penalty for Colapinto for fifth engine use

Doc 18 - Infringement - Car 43 - Changes to PU elements

2026 Bahrain Grand Prix

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Summary

Franco Colapinto receives a 10-place grid penalty for using a fifth ICE, breaching the FIA F1 Regulations.

Explanation

The stewards determined that Franco Colapinto used a fifth Engine (ICE) during Free Practice 1, exceeding the permitted number of Power Unit elements. This breach of the FIA F1 Regulations results in a drop of 10 grid positions for the next race in which the driver participates.

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