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Carlos Sainz has once again hit out at the penalty he received for his US GP clash with Kimi Antonelli.
Carlos Sainz expressed his belief that his five-place grid penalty for the Mexico City Grand Prix highlights shortcomings in F1’s regulations. The penalty was imposed on him for colliding with Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes during the previous United States Grand Prix. Despite attempting to overtake Antonelli during a race conflict in Austin, Sainz’s move resulted in a crash at Turn 15, leading to his retirement due to suspension damage. Antonelli managed to finish 13th despite the incident.
Sainz will bear the penalty at the upcoming Mexico City Grand Prix and has accepted responsibility for the crash. He finds the penalty disproportionate and points out flaws in the current rules. Antonelli, sitting alongside Sainz during the press conference, shared a differing opinion of the incident. Regardless, both drivers are looking forward to the upcoming race weekend with hopes of better outcomes.
