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Infringement - Sainz - Start Procedure Infringement

Published

An official FIA stewards' document from the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.

OutcomeThe competitor (Atlassian Williams F1 Team) is fined €5,000

Driver
Sainz · 4/12 penalty points (rolling 12 months)
What happened
The Mechanics of Sainz left equipment on the grass area next to the grid after the 15 second signal.
Regulation cited
Art. B5.5.5.a
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