The 2026 Giro d’Italia is underway, and with it the first fines and penalties have been handed out, with the first yellow card handed out to Cristian Scaroni on stage 2 for celebrating his teammate Thomas Silva’s victory before crossing the finish line.
Over three weeks and 21 stages of racing, there are plenty of chances for riders and teams to break the rules during a Grand Tour, varying from minor infractions to more serious incidents. During the race, dozens of fines and yellow cards will be handed out.
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Infractions that are considered dangerous can also earn a rider a yellow card, a system brought in a couple of years ago. If a rider or staff member receives more than one yellow card in the same race, they are disqualified and suspended for seven days. Three in 30 days earns a 14 day suspension, whilst six in a year means a 30-day suspension – though this is yet to happen.
Penalties are handed out by the race jury, and recorded in each day’s communiqué.
Giro d’Italia 2026 fines, penalties and yellow cardsStage 2Cristian Scaroni (XDS Astana) – yellow card for celebrating in the bunch in final sprintKaden Groves (Alpecin-Premier Tech) – warning for taking off mandatory helmet during the race (for a short distance).Oliver Naesen (Decathlon CMA CGM) – 200CHF fine for urinating in public during the neutralised sectionDries van Gestel (Soudal-Quickstep) – 200CHF fine for urinating in public during the neutralised sectionJan Christen (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) – 200CHF fine for urinating in public during the race