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Carlos Sainz cops F1 Mexican GP grid drop for Kimi Antonelli clash
Carlos Sainz has received a five-place grid penalty for the upcoming Mexican Grand Prix following a collision with Kimi Antonelli in Austin during the United States Grand Prix.
During the race, Sainz attempted to overtake Antonelli’s Mercedes on Lap 7, resulting in contact at Turn 15, causing the Italian driver to spin.
The stewards investigated the incident post-race and concluded that Sainz was at fault for the collision, imposing a grid penalty and two penalty points on his license.
Sainz expressed his perspective, stating that he believed Antonelli closed the door earlier than expected, leading to the collision as he locked up while trying to avoid it.
Despite the incident, Sainz acknowledged the fine balance in racing between playing it safe for a lower position or taking risks for higher placements, noting that in this instance, the risk did not pay off.
Overall, Sainz viewed the collision as a result of misjudgment and miscommunication on the track, emphasizing the challenges and split-second decisions drivers face in each race.
