A review into Carlos Sainz’s controversial penalty at the Dutch Grand Prix is likely to be heard later this week, PlanetF1.com understands.
Sainz was given a 10-second penalty for causing a collision with Liam Lawson, the Racing Bulls driver, at last month’s Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.
Carlos Sainz Dutch GP penalty review set to be heard this week
Additional reporting by Thomas Maher
The Spaniard also had two penalty points added to his Super Licence for the incident, putting him on four overall for the current 12-month period.
Sainz was furious to be penalised for the collision with Lawson, describing the stewards’ verdict as “the most ridiculous thing I’ve heard in my life” over team radio at Zandvoort.
The former Ferrari driver doubled down on his stance after the race, brandin