Infringement Car 43 Grid Procedure Infringement
Australian Grand Prix · 2026 · 8 March 2026 · Doc 60
- Driver
- Franco Colapinto
- Team
- BWT Alpine F1 Team
- Session
- Grid Procedure
2026 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX
06 - 08 March 2026
The Stewards
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager, BWT Alpine F1 Team Document 60 Date 08 March 2026
Time 16:46 The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 43 - Franco Colapinto Competitor BWT Alpine F1 Team
Time 14:59
Session Grid Procedure Fact A member of the Team's personnel was touching Car 43 on the grid after the fifteen
second signal was shown.
Infringement Breach of Article B5.5.5 a) i) of the FIA F1 Regulations.
Decision Stop and Go Penalty Reason The Stewards reviewed video, timing, and in-car video evidence and determined that team personnel were touching Car 43 on the grid after the fifteen second signal had been shown and the car failed to start the Race from the Pit Lane in breach of Article B5.5.5 a) i) of the FIA F1 Regulations. A mandatory Stop-and-Go Penalty is prescribed for such a breach. Competitors are reminded that they have the right to appeal certain decisions of the Stewards, in accordance with Article 15 of the FIA International Sporting Code and Chapter 5 of the FIA Judicial and Disciplinary Rules, within the applicable time limits. Decisions of the Stewards are taken independently of the FIA and are based solely on the relevant regulations, guidelines and evidence presented.