22-year-old Argentine driver **[Franco Colapinto](https://www.example.com/tags/42414-franko-kolapinto/)**, who races for the Alpine team, will begin the 23rd round of the Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix from the pits, according to a document released by the International Automobile Federation (FIA).

His mechanics made adjustments to his car setup, which violated the “park closed” regulations. Colapinto qualified in 20th place on Saturday.

**Formula 1. Qatar Grand Prix. Qualifying Results:**

1. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) — 1:19.387
2. Lando Norris (McLaren) +0.108
3. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) +0.264
4. George Russell (Mercedes) +0.275
5. Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) +0.459
6. Isaac Hajar (Racing Bulls) +0.727
7. Carlos Sainz (Williams) +0.900
8. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) +1.031
9. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) +1.090
10. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) +1.174