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2026 Bahrain Grand Prix Penalty 3 sources FIA decision

FIA issues grid penalties to Lindblad, Colapinto, Hadjar for Bahrain GP

Arvid Lindblad Franco Colapinto Isack Hadjar

The FIA penalized Arvid Lindblad, Franco Colapinto, and Isack Hadjar for power unit changes ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix. Lindblad received 30 grid places, Colapinto 10, and Hadjar 5. Coverage focuses on Colapinto's additional penalty after a new Mercedes engine.

How the sources differ

Autosport and Motorsport.com both lead on Colapinto's extra penalty, detailing his carryover from Baku and new engine. The official FIA documents establish the exact penalties for all three drivers, which the articles do not fully cover.

Recommended first read: Autosport provides the most complete context on Colapinto's penalty, including the carryover from Baku, and includes an image, making it the best first read.

FIA documents

Arvid Lindblad receives a 30 grid place penalty for using a fifth Engine, Turbocharger, and Exhaust Set.

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

Isack Hadjar receives a 5 grid place penalty for using a 7th Power Unit element.

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