Sainz summoned over alleged impeding of Hülkenberg

Doc 64 - Summons - Car 55 - Alleged impeding by Car 27

2026 Singapore Grand Prix

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Summary

Carlos Sainz is summoned to the stewards for allegedly impeding Nico Hülkenberg in Turn 5, a potential breach of Article B4.1.1 of the FIA F1 Regulations.

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The document is a summons issued by the stewards requiring Carlos Sainz (Car 55) and a team representative to attend a hearing at 23:00 on 10 October 2026. The reason is an alleged breach of Article B4.1.1 of the FIA F1 Regulations, where Sainz is accused of impeding Nico Hülkenberg (Car 27) in Turn 5 at 22:10. No penalty has been decided at this stage; the matter is under investigation.

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FIA F1 Regulations - Article B4.1.1
B4.1.1 Any driver taking part in any LTCS who, in the opinion of the stewards, stops unnecessarily on the circuit or unnecessarily impedes another driver shall be subject to the penalties referred to in Article B1.9.4. B4.1.2 Should it become necessary to stop any LTCS, the Race Director will order red flags to be shown at
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