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2026 Italian Grand Prix Penalty 5 sources FIA decision

Piastri handed three-place grid drop for impeding Lawson

Oscar Piastri Liam Lawson

Oscar Piastri received a three-place grid penalty for impeding Liam Lawson during Italian Grand Prix qualifying at Monza. The FIA confirmed the ruling after a stewards' hearing, affecting Piastri's starting position for Sunday's race.

How the sources differ

RaceFans reports the penalty, while Autosport details the incident and Piastri's risk of losing third. PlanetF1 notes the investigation. The official FIA documents confirm the summons and final penalty, establishing the ruling definitively.

Recommended first read: Autosport provides the most complete context, including the incident details and potential grid impact, with an image and no paywall.

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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