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F1: Sainz Handed Three-place Grid Penalty For Impeding Hamilton During Japanese GP Qualifying
Japanese GP Qualifying: Carlos Sainz has been handed a three-place grid penalty for impeding Lewis Hamilton during Q2 of Saturday’s Qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix, meaning that the Spaniard will drop from P12 to P15.
Hamilton was on a push lap during the session when he encountered a slow-moving Sainz in Turn 1 on his in-lap, leading to the seven-time World Champion voicing his annoyance over the radio after having to go off track to avoid the Williams.
The matter was referred to the stewards to be investigated after Qualifying and, after a hearing was held, it was confirmed that Sainz would drop three grid positions at the next race in which he participates – that being Sunday’s event at the Suzuka Circuit.
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