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2026 Dutch Grand Prix Penalty 4 sources FIA decision

Sainz handed 10-second penalty for Albon collision at Dutch GP

Carlos Sainz Alex Albon

Carlos Sainz received a 10-second penalty for causing a collision with Williams teammate Alex Albon at Turn 1 during Sunday's Dutch Grand Prix. Sainz accepted blame, calling it the worst possible outcome.

How the sources differ

Formula1.com leads on Sainz accepting blame, while Motorsport.com details the incident and penalty. The official FIA document confirms the 10-second penalty. PlanetF1 covers a separate warning for a formation lap infringement.

Recommended first read: Motorsport.com provides the most complete account of the incident, penalty, and Sainz's reaction, with an image, and is not paywalled.

FIA documents

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

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.

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