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Carlos Sainz has pointed to two incidents from the Miami Grand Prix that he feels exposed inconsistencies in the penalty process.
Carlos Sainz expressed his confusion and struggles to comprehend the decision-making process for Formula 1 penalties, particularly regarding his recent five-second penalty at the Miami Grand Prix for contact with McLaren’s Oscar Piastri. Despite causing Piastri to lose positions and pit for repairs, Sainz believes the penalty was disproportionately influenced by the outcome of the incident rather than the intent. He also criticized the lack of penalty for Red Bull’s Sergio Perez, who nearly caused a collision at the start of the race but escaped without contact. Sainz emphasized that the consequences of an incident should not solely determine the severity of a penalty, as it can unfairly impact a driver’s race performance and overall perception. Ultimately, Sainz highlighted the inconsistencies in penalty enforcement in Formula 1, questioning the fairness and transparency of the decisions made by the stewards.
