P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Racing Bulls’ Isack Hadjar has been given a three-place grid penalty for impeding Carlos Sainz during qualifying for the 2025 F1 Canadian Grand Prix.
Racing Bulls’ Isack Hadjar received a three-place grid penalty for impeding Carlos Sainz during qualifying for the 2025 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix. The incident occurred in Q1, affecting Sainz’s qualifying position.
Despite advancing to Q3 and initially qualifying ninth, the penalty pushed Hadjar back to a starting position of 12th on the grid.
The FIA’s decision was based on the fact that although Hadjar attempted to make room for Sainz, the move was deemed insufficient by the stewards.
The penalty was deemed necessary under the Qualifying Penalty Guidelines, irrespective of whether the fault lay with the driver or the team communication.
This event highlighted the importance of clear communication between teams and drivers during on-track situations, to avoid such penalties in the future.
