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2026 United States Grand Prix Penalty 2 sources FIA decision

Bearman penalised for Gasly collision; Lindblad grid penalty confirmed

Oliver Bearman Pierre Gasly Arvid Lindblad

At the United States Grand Prix, Oliver Bearman received a 10-second penalty for colliding with Pierre Gasly at Turn 13, while Arvid Lindblad got a five-place grid penalty for a sixth engine use. Reactions followed.

How the sources differ

The official FIA documents establish the exact penalties and reasons. The Reddit post adds Bearman's team radio reaction, offering a driver's perspective not in the official rulings.

Recommended first read: The official FIA document for Bearman's penalty is the most complete and authoritative source, clearly stating the infraction and sanction.

FIA documents

Arvid Lindblad receives a five-place grid penalty for using a sixth Engine (ICE), a breach of the F1 Regulations.

Oliver Bearman has been handed a 10-second time penalty for causing a collision with Pierre Gasly at Turn 13.

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