Every story we have covered about Carlos Sainz Jr., with the FIA stewards' decisions and notices that name them.
Doc 36 - Parc Ferme Issues
Car 55 (Sainz) required to start the Sprint from the pit lane after suspension set-up changes were made without FIA approval.
Doc 31 - Decision - Sprint Qualifying SC2-SC1 Times
The Stewards decided to take no further action against eight drivers who exceeded the 1:52.0 time limit between the Safety Car lines during Sprint Qualifying, as they were deemed to have taken appropriate actions to allow other drivers to pass.
Crash.net F1
Carlos Sainz criticised the FIA after a human error left drivers without Overtake Mode during Singapore Grand Prix sprint qualifying. The FIA admitted the mistake, which impacted performance, and Sainz questioned sporting fairness and consistency.
BBC Sport F1
Carlos Sainz said F1 needs to examine itself following unprecedented software glitches at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. The Race reported on cost cap proposals, while F1i and BBC covered Sainz's reaction.
Doc 52 - Infringement - Car 5 - Causing a collision with Car 55
Gabriel Bortoleto has been given a 10-second time penalty for causing a collision with Carlos Sainz Jr. at Turn 2 during the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Doc 48 - Infringement - Car 55 - Pit Lane Speeding
Car 55 (Carlos Sainz) was fined €100 for exceeding the pit lane speed limit by 0.3 km/h during reconnaissance laps.
The Race
Williams introduced a heavily revised FW48 package at a recent Grand Prix, yielding record results. Drivers Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon were positive but stressed the need for more performance. The team's rebuild investment was also highlighted.
Autosport
Williams debuted a major upgrade at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, reaching Q3 and scoring points with Carlos Sainz, while Alex Albon crashed out. Drivers assessed the package's performance, calling it a step forward but noting the real test remains.
Doc 70 - Infringement - Car 55 - Failing to follow Race Directors Instructions - Practice Start
Carlos Sainz received a warning for failing to follow Race Director's instructions during reconnaissance laps, mitigated by incorrect team instruction.
Doc 61 - Summons - Car 55 - Alleged Failure to follow Race Director's Instructions - Practice Start
Carlos Sainz and his team representative are summoned to the stewards at 18:00 for an alleged practice start infringement at 14:22.
Doc 49 - Infringement - Car 55 - Failure to slow for yellow flags
Carlos Sainz receives a 5-place grid penalty and 2 penalty points for not slowing sufficiently under yellow flags in qualifying.
Doc 45 - Summons - Car 55 - Alleged failure to slow for yellow flags
Carlos Sainz is summoned to the stewards for allegedly failing to slow for yellow flags, a breach of Appendix H Article 2.5.5 b.
Doc 39 - Infringement - Car 55 - Failure to slow for yellow flags
Carlos Sainz received a reprimand for failing to slow sufficiently under a Single Yellow in Free Practice 3 at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Doc 35 - Summons - Car 55 - Alleged failure to slow for yellow flags
Carlos Sainz has been summoned to the stewards for an alleged failure to slow for yellow flags, a breach of Appendix H, Article 2.5.5 b.
Motorsport.com
Carlos Sainz received a five-place grid penalty for speeding under yellow flags during qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The FIA issued a summons and warning, with the penalty confirmed by recent coverage.
Doc 40 - Infringement - Car 55 - Failure to slow for double yellow flags
Stewards determine no penalty for Carlos Sainz after finding he reacted to a yellow flag signal despite not being shown the flag directly.
Doc 36 - Summons - Car 55 - alleged failure to slow for yellow flags
The stewards have summoned Car 55 (Carlos Sainz) to attend a hearing regarding an alleged failure to slow for yellow flags.
Doc 37 - Infringement - Free Practice 3 Deleted Lap Times
The stewards deleted lap times for multiple drivers who did not use the track at Turns 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, and 11 during Free Practice 3.
Motorsport.com
Carlos Sainz appeared at the 83rd Venice Film Festival as an Armani fragrance ambassador ahead of the Italian Grand Prix. The Williams driver's attendance was covered by Motorsport.com and social media, highlighting his off-track commitments.
Motorsport.com
Carlos Sainz denied 2027 Audi F1 talks, insisting he never considered leaving Williams after signing a new deal. The denial follows speculation amid Williams' recent points drought, with Sainz also making a gesture to teammate Albon after their Dutch Grand Prix clash.
Doc 28 - Parc Fermé Issues
The FIA Technical Delegate reports that cars 55 and 14 had suspension set-up changes during Sprint Parc Fermé without approval, requiring a pit lane start per Article B3.5.3 b).
Doc 68 - Infringement - Car 55 - Collision with Car 23
Carlos Sainz receives a 10-second time penalty for causing a collision with Alexander Albon in Turn 1 during the Dutch Grand Prix.
Doc 50 - Qualifying Deleted Lap Times
The stewards deleted lap times for Sainz, Hamilton, Stroll, and Russell for not using the track at turns 1, 3, and 13 during qualifying.
Doc 33 - Infringement - Car 55 - Starting procedure infringement
Carlos Sainz receives a warning for overtaking Car 77 during the formation lap, as he entered the pit lane for a mandated pit lane start.
Doc 29 - Infringement - Car 55 - Changes made during Parc Ferme
Carlos Sainz is required to start the Sprint from the pit lane because his team changed the suspension setup under parc fermé without approval.
Doc 22 - Infringement- Car 55 - driving unnecessarily slowly during sprint qualifying
Carlos Sainz receives a warning for driving unnecessarily slowly during sprint qualifying, having exceeded the maximum time at Safety Car Line 1.
FIA
At the Dutch Grand Prix, Carlos Sainz, Fernando Alonso, and Sergio Pérez were required to start from the pit lane after their teams changed suspension setups under parc fermé. The FIA confirmed the rulings before the Sprint.
Doc 17 - Summons - Car 55 - Alleged driving unnecessarily slowly during sprint qualifying
The stewards summoned Carlos Sainz for an alleged breach of Article 12.2.1.i of the International Sporting Code and non-compliance with the Race Director's Competition Notes (item 1, document 5) for driving unnecessarily slowly during Sprint Qualifying.
Doc 14 - Infringement - Free Practice 1 Deleted Lap Times
The stewards deleted lap times for Sainz, Hamilton, Hulkenberg, and Norris for not using the track at turns 3, 11, 12, and 13 during Free Practice 1.
Crash.net F1
Williams team principal James Vowles admitted concern about losing Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon amid the team's poor 2026 form, before both drivers re-signed for 2027. The pair explained their decision to stay ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix.
