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2026 Italian Grand Prix Penalty 8 sources FIA decision

Piastri handed three-place grid penalty for impeding Lawson in Italian GP qualifying

Oscar Piastri Liam Lawson

Oscar Piastri received a three-place grid penalty for impeding Liam Lawson during Italian Grand Prix qualifying, dropping him from third to sixth. The stewards' decision was confirmed by the FIA, with coverage focusing on the penalty's impact on the grid.

How the sources differ

Autosport and Motorsport.com focus on Norris's claim that Piastri's Q3 mistake cost him time, while The Race, Racer, and Crash.net lead on the penalty itself. The FIA document establishes the official penalty, confirming the three-place drop and demotion to P6.

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FIA documents

Oscar Piastri receives a three-place grid penalty for impeding Liam Lawson during Qualifying at the Italian Grand Prix.

The stewards have summoned Liam Lawson to a hearing regarding an alleged breach of Article B4.1.1 involving Oscar Piastri impeding him at Turn 2.

Oscar Piastri has been summoned by the stewards to discuss an alleged breach of Article B4.1.1 for impeding Liam Lawson at Turn 2.

Liam Lawson receives a 35-place grid penalty for exceeding the season's power unit element usage limits.

Alexander Albon receives a 20-place grid penalty for using a fifth ICE and fourth Control Electronics Unit, breaching F1 regulations.

Kimi Antonelli receives a 30-place grid penalty for exceeding the season's Power Unit element usage limits.

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