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2026 Bahrain Grand Prix Penalty 2 sources FIA decision

Colapinto handed 10-place grid penalty for fifth engine use at Bahrain GP

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Franco Colapinto received a 10-place grid penalty at the Bahrain Grand Prix for using a fifth ICE, adding to a five-place drop from a Baku collision. The Alpine driver will start further back at Sepang.

How the sources differ

The FIA document establishes the official 10-place penalty for the fifth engine, while Autosport and Motorsport.com both add context about the carried-over five-place penalty from Baku, framing the total demotion. They do not differ in substance.

Recommended first read: Autosport provides the most complete picture, combining the official penalty with the prior Baku collision context, and includes an image without a paywall.

FIA documents

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

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