# Alpine question why stewards did not penalise Lindblad

> Alpine executives demand explanation for why Lindblad avoided penalty in Baku crash.
- Title: Alpine question why stewards did not penalise Lindblad
- Summary: Alpine executives demand explanation for why Lindblad avoided penalty in Baku crash. Alpine drivers were not penalised for causing a collision during a…
- Keywords: alpine, racing bulls, baku crash, formula 1, alpine f1, racing bulls f1, azərbaycan grand prix, stewards, penalty, sports, cars, question
- Source: RaceFans — https://racefans.net/2026/10/02/alpine-question-why-stewards-did-not-penalise-lindblad-for-baku-crash
- Published: 2026-10-02T10:10:23+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: alpine, racing bulls, baku crash, formula 1, f1, alpine f1, racing bulls f1, azərbaycan grand prix, stewards, penalty, sports, cars
## Alpine drivers involved in Baku crash
Alpine drivers caused a collision during a restart at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, eliminating Pierre Gasly and Lando Norris.
## Colapinto received grid penalty
Colapinto received a five-place grid penalty for triggering a collision at a Safety Car restart which eliminated his team mate Pierre Gasly and McLaren’s Lando Norris.
## Lindblad and Lawson collision
Lindblad was involved in a collision with his team mate Liam Lawson at the same time, causing both Alpine drivers to retire.
## Alpine executive's question
Alpine executive consultant Flavio Briatore said he didn't understand why the Azerbaijan Grand Prix stewards did not penalise Lindblad.
## Stewards' explanation
The stewards cleared Lindblad because the contact was primarily the result of the restricted space available to Lindblad and the chain reaction caused by the incident ahead.
## Penalty vote results
58 voters chose no penalty for either driver (62%) over light penalty for Lindblad (26%) and strong penalty for Lindblad (5%).
## Key takeaway

Alpine drivers were not penalised for causing a collision during a restart at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, despite both teams retiring.