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.