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Lindblad, Colapinto and Bortoleto to take penalties for US GP

Arvid Lindblad, Franco Colapinto and Gabriel Bortoleto have all received grid penalties for various PU changes at the United States Grand Prix.

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 7:15 PM
Lindblad, Colapinto and Bortoleto to take penalties for US GP
Key Things to Know
  • Arvid Lindblad, Franco Colapinto, and Gabriel Bortoleto received grid penalties for the United States Grand Prix.
  • Bortoleto faces a 20-place grid drop and is set to start at the back of the field.
  • Colapinto received a 10-place grid penalty after taking a fourth control electronics unit.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Arvid Lindblad, Franco Colapinto, and Gabriel Bortoleto have all received grid penalties for exceeding permitted power unit components ahead of the United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of The Americas. Racing Bulls driver Lindblad took his sixth internal combustion engine of the season, resulting in a five-place grid drop. Meanwhile, Alpine's Colapinto took his fourth control electronics unit, earning a 10-place penalty.

Audi made the most changes on Bortoleto's car, installing his fourth energy store and fourth control electronics unit. The cumulative 20-place penalty exceeds the 15-place threshold, requiring Bortoleto to start from the back of the grid.

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