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Sainz hit with Japanese GP grid drop for impeding Hamilton
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05/04/2025 at 11:0405/04/2025 at 11:27 Williams driver Carlos Sainz has been slapped with a three-place grid penalty for Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix for impeding Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton during qualifying at Suzuka. The incident occurred in Q2 when Hamilton, charging into Turn 1 on his final flying lap, encountered Sainz lingering in the middle of the track. Forced to abort his lap and swerve into the runoff area, the Scuderia chager’s session was compromised. Sainz, who was replaced by Hamilton at Ferrari this season, claimed he had no warning of the approaching car and was caught off guard. Despite his explanation, the FIA stewards upheld the...
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