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2026 Mexico City Grand Prix Penalty 1 source FIA decision

Alonso reprimanded, fined for Mexico City GP pit lane offences

Fernando Alonso Valtteri Bottas

At the Mexico City Grand Prix, Fernando Alonso received a reprimand for failing to replace his steering wheel in qualifying and fines for pit lane speeding in practice, while Valtteri Bottas was also fined.

How the sources differ

All items are official FIA documents. They establish the specific penalties: Alonso's reprimand for the steering wheel issue and separate €100 fines for minor pit lane speed exceedances in FP1, FP2, and qualifying, plus Bottas's €100 fine for FP3 speeding.

Recommended first read: The FIA's reprimand document for Alonso is the most significant penalty and includes an image, making it the best starting point.

FIA documents

Fernando Alonso receives a reprimand after failing to replace the steering wheel when leaving his car during qualifying.

Valtteri Bottas was fined €100 after exceeding the pit lane speed limit by 0.9 km/h during Free Practice 3.

Fernando Alonso fined €100 for exceeding the pit lane speed limit by 0.1 km/h during Free Practice 2.

Fernando Alonso was fined €100 for exceeding the pit lane speed limit by 0.2 km/h during Free Practice 1.