Doc 85 - Infringement - Car 43 - Failing to slow under yellow flags
Infringements/Decisions
🏁 Stewards Decision - Document 85
- Event: 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix
- Date: 01 November 2026
- Time: 19:35
- From: The Stewards
- To: The Team Manager, BWT Alpine F1 Team
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| No / Driver | 43 - Franco Colapinto |
| Competitor | BWT Alpine F1 Team |
| Time | 16:04 |
| Session | Race |
| Fact | 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.<br>• 1 penalty point (total of 5 for the 12 month period). |
🔍 Reason
The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 43 (Franco Colapinto) and team representative and reviewed positioning/marshalling system data, video, timing, telemetry, team radio and in-car video evidence.
- Driver & Team Defense: 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.
- Stewards' Finding: 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.
- Double 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.