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Carlos Sainz labelled the decision to penalise him for a clash with Liam Lawson in the Dutch Grand Prix a “complete joke” and not at the right standard for Formula 1
Carlos Sainz criticized the penalty he received for a clash with Liam Lawson in the Dutch Grand Prix, calling it a “complete joke” and questioning the standard for Formula 1.
Following a 10-second penalty for the incident at Turn 1, Sainz expressed disbelief that he, not Lawson, was penalized after the clash which resulted in punctures for both cars.
Sainz voiced his intention to speak with the stewards post-race to understand their perspective on the incident and highlighted the seriousness of the matter as a driver and GPDA director.
His comments, while criticizing the decision’s quality, could potentially breach the FIA’s regulations on driver conduct, despite his effort to express frustration without being offensive.
Sainz emphasized the need for explanations regarding the penalty and its implications on racing moving forward.
The incident at Zandvoort underscored Sainz’s concerns about the stewards’ decision-making process and its potential impact on drivers and motorsport in general.
