Colapinto takes a 10 place grid drop for a new control electronics unit

F1 · penalty · 2026-10-25

Franco Colapinto will start the United States Grand Prix 10 grid places lower after fitting a fourth control electronics unit for his power unit, above his season allocation. The stewards confirmed the penalty in FIA document 14, applying it to Sunday's race.

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Source: https://www.fia.com/system/files/decision-document/2026_united_states_grand_prix_-_infringement_-_car_43_-_pu_element.pdf

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