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Infringement: Car 43 (Colapinto) Failing to Slow Under Yellow Flags

Mexico City Grand Prix · 2026 · 1 November 2026 · Doc 85

Driver
Franco Colapinto
Team
BWT Alpine F1 Team
Session
Race

2026 MEXICO CITY GRAND PRIX

30 October - 01 November

From The Stewards

To The Team Manager,

BWT Alpine F1 Team Document 85 Date 01 November 2026 Time 19:35

The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (document 78) 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 16:04

Session Race

Fact The driver passed through a single yellow flag sector and did not make the required reduction in speed. Infringement Breach of Article B1.8.4a of the FIA F1 Regulations. Decision 10 second time penalty imposed after the Race. 1 penalty points (total of 5 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 driver and team presented telemetry and photographic evidence claiming it demonstrated that the driver had complied with the regulations which state that the driver must reduce speed and be prepared to change direction. A detailed examination of the telemetry and on board camera failed to satisfy the Stewards that the driver had sufficiently reduced speed through that single yellow sector. In relation to the previous double yellow flag sector the Stewards determined that there was sufficient doubt that the driver had sufficient warning in order to comply with the requirements, so did not determine that there was any breach in relation to that sector

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.

The Stewards Garry Connelly Loïc Bacquelaine

Derek Warwick Omar Chávez Jiménez

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