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Carlos Sainz has expressed that he still “completely disagrees” with the five-place grid penalty he will serve at this weekend’s F1 Mexico City GP.
Carlos Sainz is against the five-place penalty he received for the upcoming Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix, stemming from a collision with Andrea Kimi Antonelli at the United States Grand Prix.
The incident occurred when Sainz tried to overtake Antonelli on Lap 7, resulting in contact that sent Antonelli spinning.
Stewards determined Sainz was predominantly at fault and imposed the grid drop for the Mexico race.
Sainz disagrees with the severity of the penalty, believing it does not match the incident.
While he accepted some responsibility, Sainz maintained that the penalty was excessive, expressing his frustration but acknowledging that he must accept it.
