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Carlos Sainz crashed in the second part of qualifying ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Carlos Sainz will start the Brazilian Grand Prix from the pit lane due to extensive repairs on his car following an incident during qualifying. The Ferrari driver caused a red flag in Q2 after crashing at Turn 2. The repairs included a new power unit and gearbox, leading to a breach of F1 sporting regulations. As a result, he is required to start from the pit lane as stated in the stewards’ report. The penalty was imposed for exceeding the permitted number of power unit elements and components for the 2024 Championship season. Carlos Sainz’s car must comply with the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations by starting from the pit lane.
