Racing Drama Unfolds: Carlos Sainz Under Investigation Twice by F1 Officials Following Miami GP
In a jaw-dropping turn of events at the Miami Grand Prix, Williams driver Carlos Sainz finds himself in hot water as Formula 1 stewards launch not one, but two investigations that could potentially strip him of his hard-earned points finish. Sainz’s impressive ninth-place finish was marred by a controversial last-lap maneuver that saw him collide with none other than Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton, who was filling in for the injured driver.
The nail-biting showdown between Sainz and Hamilton unfolded at Turn 17, with Sainz making a daring move to overtake Hamilton on the inside during the final braking zone. The risky maneuver led to a tense moment as both drivers made contact while vying for eighth place. Despite the collision, Hamilton managed to hold his position and crossed the finish line ahead of Sainz, who trailed just four tenths of a second behind in ninth place.
Both Sainz and Hamilton were summoned to face the stewards post-race to provide their accounts of the contentious incident. However, this was not the only cause for concern for Sainz, as he, along with Pierre Gasly who finished 13th, are also under scrutiny for potentially disregarding yellow flag regulations when the virtual safety car was deployed to clear Ollie Bearman’s Haas car from the track. The stewards will carefully review whether Sainz and Gasly violated Appendix H of Article 2.5.5 of the FIA’s International Sporting Code, which prohibits failing to reduce speed under yellow flag conditions.
Should any penalties be imposed on Sainz, it could cast a shadow over Williams’ exceptional performance during the 2025 season, where the team solidified its position as the fourth-best team in Formula 1 and widened the gap in points ahead of its competitors in the midfield.
The outcome of the stewards’ investigations remains uncertain, but one thing is for sure – the Miami Grand Prix delivered a thrilling spectacle filled with adrenaline-pumping action and unexpected twists that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very last moment.
