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The FIA has confirmed that it will review the incident between Carlos Sainz and Liam Lawson in F1 Dutch GP, and has removed the Spaniard’s two penalty points.
The FIA has confirmed the review of the incident between Carlos Sainz and Liam Lawson at the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix and has removed Sainz’s two penalty points related to the collision.
Williams driver received penalty points and a 10-second time penalty for the contact with Lawson on Lap 26 after the Safety Car period.
Sainz attempted an overtake at Turn 1 on Lawson, causing a left rear puncture on Lawson’s car and front wing damage to Sainz’s car, affecting both drivers’ points chances.
An appeal by Williams led to a hearing attended by both teams where new evidence was presented, resulting in the decision to rescind the penalties against Sainz.
Williams expressed gratitude for the stewards’ decision and highlighted the collaborative effort to enhance stewarding processes and racing rules moving forward.
