Williams Demands FIA Review of Sainz Penalty

The Williams team has submitted an official request to the FIA to review the stewards’ decision from the Dutch Grand Prix, in which Carlos Sainz was handed a 10-second penalty.

The Spanish driver was sanctioned for a collision with Liam Lawson. In addition to the time penalty, he received two penalty points, bringing his total to four over the past 12 months. Sainz served the penalty during the race itself, meaning that even if the sanction were to be overturned, the final results of the Dutch Grand Prix would remain unchanged.

Nevertheless, Williams insist on the need for clarification. The team stated: “We can confirm that we have submitted a request to the FIA for a review of Carlos’s penalty in Zandvoort. For us, it is crucial to clearly understand the boundaries of fair racing on track, so that in the future we can compete under transparent and equitable conditions. We are counting on a clear and constructive response.”