Summary
Carlos Sainz (Car 55) received a 5-second time penalty for colliding with Oscar Piastri (Car 81) during the Hungarian Grand Prix, with a mitigating factor of limited visibility reducing the standard 10-second penalty.
Explanation
The Stewards found Carlos Sainz wholly responsible for a collision with Oscar Piastri on Lap 38 at Turn 3. Sainz was battling Alonso and had been warned of Piastri's approach via blue flags, but contact occurred during Piastri's overtake. The standard 10-second penalty was reduced to 5 seconds due to a mitigating factor: Sainz could not see Piastri due to the relative positioning of the cars. The decision cites Appendix L, Chapter IV, Article 2d of the International Sporting Code.
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Referenced regulations
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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