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2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Penalty 1 source FIA decision

Sainz, Alonso, Stroll handed Azerbaijan Grand Prix grid penalties

Carlos Sainz Fernando Alonso Lance Stroll

FIA issued grid penalties for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Sainz got five places for yellow flags, Alonso got five for an Energy Store and 25 for power unit elements, and Stroll got 20 for power unit usage.

How the sources differ

All items are official FIA documents, establishing the penalties directly. They differ by driver and infraction, with no outlet framing or analysis.

Recommended first read: The first FIA document is the most straightforward penalty ruling, though all are official. It is clear and has an image.

FIA documents

Carlos Sainz receives a 5-place grid penalty and 2 penalty points for not slowing sufficiently under yellow flags in qualifying.

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.