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Carlos Sainz Demands Urgent FIA Meeting Over ‘Unacceptable’ Piastri Penalty That Could Shift Championship

James Taylor by James Taylor
November 20, 2025
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Carlos Sainz Demands Urgent FIA Meeting Over ‘Unacceptable’ Piastri Penalty That Could Shift Championship

F1 FURY: Carlos Sainz DEMANDS Urgent FIA Meeting Over Piastri’s ‘UNACCEPTABLE’ Penalty!

In a shocking turn of events, Williams star Carlos Sainz has thrown down the gauntlet, calling for an “urgent” meeting between Formula 1 drivers and the FIA in response to what he labels an “unacceptable” penalty imposed on McLaren’s Oscar Piastri during the Brazilian Grand Prix. This explosive situation unfolded in Sao Paulo when Piastri was slapped with a controversial 10-second penalty for allegedly causing a collision with Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli at Turn 1 during the race restart.

The fallout from this incident has been monumental. Piastri’s collision with Antonelli not only led to the penalty but also resulted in Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc crashing out of the race, marking a significant turning point in the championship battle. With just three races remaining in the season—Las Vegas, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi—Piastri finds himself trailing his McLaren teammate Lando Norris by 24 crucial points. This penalty could very well be a game-changer in the F1 2025 title race!

Sainz has been vocal about the FIA’s handling of recent penalties, expressing his frustration over the inconsistency in judgment. Speaking ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, he stated, “The fact that Oscar got a penalty there in Brazil is unacceptable. I think everyone that’s seen racing knows that it is not Oscar’s fault at all. He could have done nothing to avoid an accident there and yet he received a 10-second penalty.”

The Williams driver is not alone in his criticism. The season has seen a series of contentious penalties, including one against Sainz himself at the Dutch Grand Prix, which was later appealed successfully. He emphasized the need for a comprehensive review of how penalties are adjudicated, remarking, “There’s been not one, but multiple incidents this year that for me are far from where the sport should be.”

As the tension mounts, an expected meeting between drivers and the FIA is on the horizon, especially after the notorious Driving Standards Guidelines were updated last season following a series of clashes between Norris and Max Verstappen. Sainz questioned whether these guidelines are truly serving their intended purpose, stating, “It’s difficult to judge because it could go both ways… But after what I saw in Brazil, something is not quite working if we had to judge that as a 10-second penalty for the guy that had no fault.”

The impact of these penalties extends beyond individual races; they are shaping the very fabric of the sport. Sainz pointed out that the current guidelines have made it less likely for collisions to be deemed racing incidents, raising concerns about how lockups are interpreted: “Whenever we see a lockup, a steward immediately interprets that as out of control, but a lockup does not always mean out of control.”

In a bold suggestion, Sainz proposed the idea of having permanent stewards who truly understand racing dynamics, allowing for consistent and fair judgment across the season. “With good stewarding, we would develop an understanding among us,” he argued, hinting at a possible shift in how penalties are administered in the high-stakes world of F1.

As we gear up for the thrilling Las Vegas Grand Prix, the pressure is mounting for the FIA to address these concerns head-on. The stakes have never been higher, and with the championship title within reach, the drivers are calling for clarity, consistency, and fairness in race officiating. Will the FIA heed Sainz’s call for an urgent meeting? The world of Formula 1 is watching closely, and the implications of their decisions could reverberate throughout the sport for years to come!

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