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2026 Bahrain Grand Prix Qualifying 3 sources FIA decision

Provisional grid set for 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia with penalties

Isack Hadjar Franco Colapinto Arvid Lindblad

The FIA published the provisional starting grid for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix, held in Malaysia. Several drivers received grid penalties for power unit changes and a collision, including Franco Colapinto's 15-place drop.

Isack Hadjar Franco Colapinto Arvid Lindblad Red BullAlpineRacing Bulls

How the sources differ

ESPN F1 provides the race schedule and context, while Motorsport.com details the specific penalties for Hadjar, Colapinto, and Lindblad. The official FIA document establishes the final provisional grid, which the coverage interprets.

Recommended first read: Motorsport.com's article is the most complete, listing all penalties and including an image, making it the best first read over the official grid document.

FIA documents

Provisional starting grid for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix, with grid penalties applied to several drivers.

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