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Williams boss James Vowles has detailed why the team has submitted a right of review for Carlos Sainz’s penalty in Zandvoort – and what it hopes to achieve.
Williams team principal James Vowles has clarified the reasoning behind requesting a review of Carlos Sainz’s penalty at the Dutch Grand Prix. Sainz received a 10-second time penalty and two penalty points for a collision with Liam Lawson during the race. The incident occurred during a safety car restart, resulting in punctures for both drivers. Despite Sainz labeling Lawson as “stupid” over team radio, the stewards saw the incident differently. Both drivers’ races were compromised, with Lawson finishing ahead of Sainz. Williams is seeking a closer examination of the incident to challenge the stewards’ decision. As Vowles explained, from Lawson’s onboard footage, it appears that his focus was on the mirrors rather than the track ahead, contributing to the collision being viewed as a racing incident.
