P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Late change to Qatar Grand Prix grid with pit lane start enforced
Franco Colapinto will start from the pit lane for the second consecutive race during the Qatar Grand Prix weekend. His tough days in the cockpit of the Alpine included qualifying last for both the sprint and the GP. Alpine had to make significant changes to Colapinto’s car out of parc fermé on both occasions to improve his chances in the races. Before the sprint, the team adjusted the suspension setup, while for the grand prix, setup changes were made as well. The FIA confirmed that the suspension-related changes were necessary for Colapinto’s car. This penalty marks the second one for a GP driver, as Sauber’s Gabriel Bortoleto also received a five-place sanction for a collision in the previous Las Vegas Grand Prix.
