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2026 United States Grand Prix Penalty 7 sources FIA decision

Three drivers handed US Grand Prix grid penalties for PU changes

Arvid Lindblad Franco Colapinto Gabriel Bortoleto

Arvid Lindblad, Franco Colapinto, and Gabriel Bortoleto received grid penalties for exceeding power unit component allocations ahead of the United States Grand Prix. The FIA confirmed penalties of 5, 10, and 20 places respectively, with coverage focusing on the championship impact.

How the sources differ

F1i and PlanetF1 lead with the penalties' impact on the midfield battle, while The Race focuses on the championship implications. The official FIA documents confirm the exact penalties and regulations breached, which the coverage summarizes but does not detail.

Recommended first read: Formula1.com provides a concise, non-paywalled summary of all three penalties, making it the most accessible and complete overview for readers.

FIA documents

Bortoleto receives a 20-place grid penalty for using a 4th Energy Store and 4th Control Electronics Unit.

Franco Colapinto receives a 10-place grid penalty for using a fourth Control Electronics Unit, breaching F1 Regulations.

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