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2026 São Paulo Grand Prix Penalty 1 source FIA decision

FIA issues multiple penalties and reprimands at São Paulo Grand Prix

Nico Hülkenberg Franco Colapinto Oliver Bearman Sergio Pérez

At the São Paulo Grand Prix, the FIA penalised Hülkenberg for overtaking Colapinto, reprimanded several drivers for pit exit line breaches, and warned Pérez for throwing debris. Bearman faced an unsafe release summons.

How the sources differ

All items are official FIA documents, establishing the exact penalties and reprimands. They differ in scope: Hülkenberg's penalty is for a racing incident, while others are procedural breaches. The documents collectively confirm the stewards' rulings without media interpretation.

Recommended first read: The official FIA penalty document for Hülkenberg is the most significant ruling, providing clear details of the incident and penalty.

FIA documents

Hülkenberg was given a 10-second time penalty for leaving the track and gaining a lasting advantage while overtaking Colapinto at Turn 1.

Oliver Bearman is summoned to the stewards for an alleged unsafe release.

Lance Stroll received a reprimand for not crossing the pit exit white line at the earliest opportunity during reconnaissance laps.

Valtteri Bottas received a reprimand for not crossing the pit exit white line at the earliest opportunity during reconnaissance laps.

Isack Hadjar receives a reprimand for failing to cross the pit exit white line at the earliest opportunity during reconnaissance laps.

Sergio Pérez was issued a reprimand, his fourth of the season, for failing to cross the pit exit white line at the earliest opportunity during reconnaissance laps.

Nico Hülkenberg receives a reprimand for failing to cross the pit exit white line at the earliest opportunity during reconnaissance laps.

Oliver Bearman has been given a driving reprimand, his second of the season, for reversing in the pit lane during qualifying.

Sergio Perez received a formal warning after throwing a plastic cable organiser out of his car during Free Practice 3.