Infringement Car 43 Failing To Slow For Yellow Flags
Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix · 2026 · 14 June 2026 · Doc 62
- Driver
- Franco Colapinto
- Team
- BWT Alpine F1 Team
- Session
- Race
2026 BARCELONA-CATALUNYA GRAND PRIX
12 - 14 June 2026
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager,
BWT Alpine F1 Team Document 62 Date 14 June 2026 Time 19:04
The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (document 59) and heard from the driver and team representative, have considered the following matter and determine the following: No / Driver 43 - Franco Colapinto Competitor BWT Alpine F1 Team Time 15:38
Session Race
Fact Car 43 failed to slow for a single yellow flag Infringement Breach of Article B1.8.4 a. of the FIA F1 Regulations. Decision 10 second time penalty imposed after the Race. 1 penalty point (total of 2 for the 12 month period). Reason The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 43 (Franco Colapinto), team representative and reviewed positioning/marshalling system data, video, timing, telemetry, team radio and in-car video evidence. The Stewards determine that, albeit the driver of Car 43 slightly reduced speed before entering the single yellow flag zone, but did not discernibly reduce speed in the relevant yellow flag sector. The Stewards acknowledge that the driver reacted to the yellow flag but do not consider the reaction to be sufficient to comply with the regulations. Therefore a penalty on the lower end of the applicable scale of penalties is imposed. 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.