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Summary
Infringement: Nico Hülkenberg (Car 27) issued a 10-second time penalty for causing a collision with Carlos Sainz Jr. (Car 55) in Turn 8.
Explanation
Nico Hülkenberg (Car 27) was found to have caused a collision with Carlos Sainz Jr. (Car 55) in Turn 8 during the Race. The Stewards reviewed video, positioning data, and in-car footage, concluding that Hülkenberg turned into Sainz, resulting in contact. A 10-second time penalty was imposed. The cited regulation is Appendix L, Chapter IV, Article 2d of the FIA International Sporting Code, which governs driver conduct and responsibility to avoid collisions. Appeals rights are noted but do not affect the classification of this as a penalty.
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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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