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Three drivers receive US Grand Prix grid penalties

Arvid Lindblad, Franco Colapinto and Gabriel Bortoleto have been given grid penalties for the United States Grand Prix. The penalties relate to power unit component changes that exceeded the permitted allocation.

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October 23, 2026
Three drivers receive US Grand Prix grid penalties

Arvid Lindblad, Franco Colapinto and Gabriel Bortoleto have all been penalised ahead of the United States Grand Prix in Austin. Multiple Formula 1 outlets reported that the three drivers will take grid drops for the event.

The penalties were issued for power unit-related changes. Reports state the drivers exceeded their allowed allocation of components, resulting in grid penalties for the US Grand Prix.

The sanctions apply to Sunday's race at the United States Grand Prix.

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