Teams expect Sainz’s F1 China qualifying incident to be cleared up
Aston Martin contested the qualifying outcome in Shanghai due to Carlos Sainz’s rejoining of Q2 after a spin. Sainz stopped for 77 seconds but managed to continue and advance to Q3 at Lance Stroll’s expense. The team protested based on Article 39.6, which forbids drivers rejoining after stopping on track. The stewards dismissed the protest, calling for clearer rules. Both Aston and Ferrari agree that the regulations need to be less ambiguous. Ferrari’s team principal emphasizes the need for clearer understanding in the increasingly complex regulations. This incident highlighted the necessity for a proper clarification of the rules to prevent future confusion and disputes.
