Ten second penalty for Sainz for causing collision with Albon

Doc 68 - Infringement - Car 55 - Collision with Car 23

2026 Dutch Grand Prix

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Summary

Carlos Sainz receives a 10-second time penalty for causing a collision with Alexander Albon in Turn 1 during the Dutch Grand Prix.

Explanation

The stewards reviewed video and in-car evidence and determined that Carlos Sainz (Car 55) was wholly at fault for locking up and causing a collision with Alexander Albon (Car 23) while defending into Turn 1. A standard 10-second time penalty was imposed.

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FIA International Sporting Code - Appendix L - Chapter IV - Article 2d
d) Causing a collision, repetition of serious mistakes or the appearance of a lack of control over the car (such as leaving the track) will be reported to the Stewards and may entail the imposition of penalties up to and including the disqualification of any driver concerned.
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