Doc 14 - Infringement - Car 43 - PU Element
Infringements/DecisionsTechnical/Scrutineering
2026 United States Grand Prix - Document 14
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| From | The Stewards |
| To | The Team Manager, BWT Alpine F1 Team |
| Date | 23 October 2026 |
| Time | 13:37 |
Infringement Details
- No / Driver: 43 - Franco Colapinto
- Competitor: BWT Alpine F1 Team
- Time: 12:31
- Fact: The following Power Unit elements has been used: 4th Control Electronics Unit (PU-CE)
- Infringement: Breach of Article B8.2.2 (read with Article B8.2.3) of the FIA F1 Regulations.
- Decision: Drop of 10 grid positions for the next Race in which the driver participates.
- Reason: The penalty is imposed in accordance with Article B8.2.8a of the FIA F1 Regulations.
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.