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Sainz and Hamilton escape Qatar grid penalties
Both Carlos Sainz and Lewis Hamilton have been cleared of grid penalties following the qualifying investigations for the Qatar Grand Prix. Sainz received a reprimand for allegedly driving erratically while being followed by Max Verstappen in Q2 at Lusail, but the stewards acknowledged his attempt to defend his position against the Red Bull driver. Sainz will start the race in 12th place. Hamilton, along with Oscar Piastri, Liam Lawson, and Yuki Tsunoda, were investigated for not meeting the race director’s minimum lap-time in Q1. However, the stewards determined that all drivers took appropriate action to avoid other cars, and Hamilton will maintain his P3 grid position. Verstappen secured pole position, followed by George Russell and Fernando Alonso.
Source: RacingNews 365
