Doc 61 - Infringement - Car 43 - Failure to follow Race Directors Instruction - Practice Start
Infringements/Decisions
Document 61 - Infringement - Car 43
2026 Italian Grand Prix
- Date: 06 September 2026
- Time: 15:33
- From: The Stewards
- To: BWT Alpine F1 Team Manager (Franco Colapinto, Car 43)
Incident Details
- Session: Reconnaissance Laps
- Time: 14:27
- Fact: The driver failed to follow the Race Director's Instruction regarding a Practice Start.
- Infringement: Breach of Article 12.2.1.i of the FIA International Sporting Code and non-compliance with Race Director’s Competition Notes (item 12.6, document 48).
Decision
Driver: Reprimand (Driving) This is the driver's 1st reprimand of the season.
Reason
The Stewards reviewed video evidence which confirmed that the driver performed a practice start and then failed to remain in the pit exit road, crossing the white line in breach of the Race Director's Competition Notes.