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FIA announce F1 race winner handed LATE penalty after US Grand Prix
The FIA have announced a late penalty for the F1 race winner following an incident at the US Grand Prix on Sunday, where Max Verstappen claimed victory.
Amidst the race, a bold overtake attempt by Carlos Sainz on Kimi Antonelli led to contact, resulting in penalties for Sainz by the stewards.
Sainz was awarded a five-place grid penalty for the Mexican GP and two penalty points for his involvement in the incident.
Despite Sainz’s explanation that he expected more space from Antonelli during the overtake, the stewards determined that Sainz was predominantly at fault due to not earning the space according to racing guidelines.
Sainz’s penalty in Mexico includes a 10-second grid penalty equalling a time penalty for not completing the US GP and the addition of two penalty points to his driver record.
The incident created headlines and controversy in the F1 world, adding to the drama of the season.
