Alpine drivers Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto have been stripped of their points from the Mexico City Grand Prix following penalties for yellow flag infringements. The decisions came after a detailed review by the FIA stewards, affecting the final classification of the race held on November 1, 2026.
Originally, Gasly and Colapinto finished in tenth and eighth places respectively. However, both drivers were found to have failed to adequately reduce their speed under yellow flag conditions during the race. Colapinto was penalized for speeding in a single yellow flag sector, while Gasly was penalized for similar behaviour in a double yellow flag sector. These breaches led to a 10-second time penalty and one penalty point on Colapinto’s Super Licence, and a stop-and-go penalty along with two penalty points for Gasly.
The stewards’ investigation involved analysing telemetry data, video footage, and team evidence. Their conclusion was that neither Alpine driver complied with the required speed reductions under the yellow flag zones. As a result, both drivers lost their top-10 finishes, with Red Bull Racing’s Isack Hadjar and Haas’s Ryo Hirakawa moving up to ninth and tenth places respectively.
In addition to the Alpine drivers, McLaren’s Oscar Piastri also received a post-race penalty that influenced the final race standings. The penalties notably affected Alpine’s double points finish at the event, removing what would have been a valuable result for the team.
These rulings underline the strict enforcement of yellow flag regulations in Formula 1®, emphasizing the importance of driver compliance for safety and fairness. The stewards’ decisions were based solely on the evidence presented and did not include any assumptions regarding intent or broader championship implications.
The Mexico City Grand Prix penalties serve as a reminder of the critical role that race control and stewarding play in maintaining the integrity of the sport. Teams and drivers are expected to adhere closely to all safety protocols, with penalties applied when regulations are breached.
With the revised results, the race classification now reflects the stewards’ official decisions, impacting the distribution of points and the positions of several drivers. The enforcement of these rules continues to shape race outcomes and driver standings within the Formula 1® championship.