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FIA confirms Carlos Sainz decision after Sprint quali investigation

FIA confirms Carlos Sainz decision after Sprint quali investigation

2 sources·Updated 1 hr ago·125 pts

TL;DR

Teams and drivers review Sprint and Qualifying results ahead of the 2026 Dutch GP at Zandvoort.

  • Drivers and teams provided feedback on the Sprint and Qualifying sessions.
  • The events set the grid for the upcoming Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.

From PlanetF1 · 11 hrs ago

Carlos Sainz's difficult Friday at Zandvoort took another turn after the FIA stewards ruled against him.

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