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2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Penalty 7 sources FIA decision

Alonso and Stroll hit with Azerbaijan GP grid penalties for power unit changes

Fernando Alonso Lance Stroll

Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll received grid penalties for exceeding power unit component limits ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Alonso got a 25-place penalty and Stroll 20, with both starting from the back. The FIA confirmed the rulings.

How the sources differ

PlanetF1 leads on Alonso's additional penalty, while Crash.net and F1i highlight the combined 45-place drop. Motorsport.com provides context on Honda's reliability issues. The official FIA documents establish the exact penalties for each driver, which the coverage summarizes.

Recommended first read: Motorsport.com offers the most complete context, explaining the penalties and the underlying Honda reliability issues, with a clear image and no paywall.

FIA documents

Fernando Alonso receives a five-place grid penalty for using a seventh Energy Store, breaching FIA F1 Regulations.

Fernando Alonso has been handed a 25-place grid penalty for the next race after using additional power unit elements.

Lance Stroll receives a 20 grid place penalty for using multiple power unit elements beyond the season's allowance.

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