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Should F1 have permanent race stewards? Carlos Sainz thinks so
Carlos Sainz has recently emphasized the need for permanent F1 stewards, especially after his penalty at the Dutch Grand Prix was rescinded through a right to review process. The penalty was imposed due to an incident with Liam Lawson at Turn 1, leading to Sainz being dissatisfied and Williams initiating the review. Despite serving the penalty during the race, new evidence presented by Williams led to the removal of Sainz’s penalty points. Sainz advocates for a system with two permanent stewards and one rotational, believing it would enhance consistency in decision-making. He acknowledges that drivers may have preferences for different stewards but emphasizes the benefits of having a familiar set of officials at each race for a clearer understanding of rules and penalties. Sainz was content with the stewards’ reevaluation of his penalty, pointing out that it highlighted the importance of having mechanisms for reconsideration and discussion in the review process.
