Colapinto Fined Extra Grid Penalty at Bahrain GP

Alpine driver Franco Colapinto is set for an additional grid penalty at Formula 1's Bahrain GP after taking a new Mercedes V6 engine. The Argentinian was already facing a five-place grid drop carried over from last weekend's punishment for causing a collision with Pierre Gasly and Lando Norris in Baku.

The engine change marks Colapinto's fifth of the season, resulting in further demotion on the starting grid. The precise grid position will be confirmed once stewards determine the exact penalty length based on the new component installation. mchezo.co.za