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The FIA's Dutch Grand Prix stewards will reconvene on Friday 12 September for Williams' right of review of Carlos Sainz's Zandvoort penalty The Williams and Racing Bulls Formula 1 teams have been summoned for a virtual hearing with the FIA stewards to discuss Carlos Sainz's penalty from the Dutch Grand Prix.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / September 8

Williams' Carlos Sainz Speaks On Disastrous F1 Italian Grand Prix

In a season where McLaren are runaway Constructors' Championship leaders and there is a clear hierarchy of teams - with Ferrari, Mercedes and Red Bull in their own battle for second - the competition for 'best of the rest' has never been closer.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / September 6

Isack Hadjar Claims Carlos Sainz 'Knew What He Was Doing' After Shock Q1 Exit

For Isack Hadjar, it has been an entirely different story. Driving for Red Bull's sister team Racing Bulls, he sits 10th in the championship on 37 points.

Formula One News / AutoRacing1.com / September 5

F1 News: Sainz Jr., Williams push FIA on stewarding consistency

(GMM) Carlos Sainz Jr. (pictured) says even the FIA privately acknowledged its stewards may have erred in penalizing him at Zandvoort. The Williams driver clashed with Liam Lawson at Zandvoort, … Read More

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / September 5

Lawson critical of Sainz for deciding to 'mouth off' about incident

One of many incidents from the Dutch GP came on lap 27, when Liam Lawson and Carlos Sainz made contact. Both drivers were comfortably in the points, but a collision at the Safety Car restart relegated both drivers to the back of the field.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / September 4

Williams Confirm FIA Review Request Over 'Ridiculous' Carlos Sainz Punishment

Williams has lodged a right of review appeal to Formula 1's governing body after Carlos Sainz was penalised for his collision with Liam Lawson at the Dutch Grand Prix.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / September 4

Carlos Sainz Makes Relationship Statement With Rebecca Donaldson in F1 Paddock

Carlos Sainz has never been one to make headlines for his private life, but his relationship with Scottish model Rebecca Donaldson has quickly become one

Formula One News / Total Apex Sports / September 3

Lawson and Sainz Clash Over Collision That Cost Crucial Finishing Points

The Dutch GP was full of drivers colliding into one another like Kimi and Leclerc, but we’ll be focusing on Lawson and Sainz! With the clash between them costing them both points and giving the Spaniard a penalty, Lawson is mad.

Formula One News / Stadium Rant / September 2

Carlos Sainz, Liam Lawson F1 Drama Explained

F1 has just returned from summer break, and two drivers have already clashed on and off the track. Williams driver Carlos Sainz and Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson had contact early in the Dutch Grand Prix that led to some tire damage and a penalty for Sainz.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / September 2

Lawson reacts to Sainz penalty: 'I’ve been on the receiving end'

After qualifying in the top 10, Liam Lawson was in a good position to score points last weekend in Zandvoort. Lewis Hamilton’s crash threw a spanner in the works, giving midfield teams a big opportunity to score points.

Formula One News / AutoRacing1.com / September 2

Formula 1 News: Lawson tells Sainz Jr. not to talk ‘through press’

(GMM) Liam Lawson (pictured) has defended himself after his clash with Carlos Sainz Jr. at Zandvoort – while also admitting the Spaniard’s penalty may have been too harsh.

Formula One News / ESPN / September 2

Sainz: I can win title at 'right place' Williams

Carlos Sainz remains convinced he can become Formula 1 world champion with Williams.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / September 1

Williams to review Sainz penalty with FIA, says James Vowles

With several retirements from the front-runners, the Dutch GP presented opportunities for the midfield teams to secure big points. Williams managed to capitalise on the chaos to take home 10 points, courtesy of Alex Albon.

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Formula One News / ESPN / August 31

Sainz calls 10-sec penalty 'a complete joke'

Carlos Sainz has labelled his 10-second penalty at the Dutch Grand Prix "a complete joke" after the stewards found him responsible for causing a collision with Liam Lawson.

Formula One News / HITC / August 31

David Croft highlights Carlos Sainz’s ‘big problem’ at Williams since Ferrari departure

The summer break could not have come at a better time for Carlos Sainz, who is looking to get back on track after a challenging start with Williams. Few drivers in Formula 1 have experienced as many team changes as Carlos Sainz.

Formula One News / HITC / August 22

Williams’ Carlos Sainz makes call on his future after first-year exit clause was revealed

Carlos Sainz’s early months at Williams have not gone to plan. He reached the summer break sitting 16th in the standings, which could end up being his lowest championship finish.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / August 19

Carlos Sainz 'encouraged' by the potential at Williams

In the face of a difficult start to his Williams career, Carlos Sainz is optimistic about the future. The 30-year-old believes the team are showing signs of potential for the future, enhancing his belief in the Grove project.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / August 10

Carlos Sainz identifies fundamental Williams weakness

Arguably more than anyone else in the midfield, Carlos Sainz is open about his disappointment with his first half of 2025. The Spaniard’s first year at Williams was highly anticipated, especially as the FW47 began to flex its muscles in pre-season.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / August 5

Carlos Sainz 'disappointed' with first half of the season

Williams finish the first half of 2025 with 70 points, putting them 5th in the standings and on track for their best F1 campaign in almost a decade. Of course, with the midfield so tightly contested, there is no guarantee Williams keep this position until the end of the year.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / May 7

Carlos Sainz Sr. considering run for FIA president

Two-time FIA world champion Carlos Sainz Sr. may be throwing his hat into the ring to become the motorsport governing body's president, according to a report by Motorsport.com.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / February 23

Carlos Sainz takes seat as a director of F1 drivers union

Carlos Sainz was named a director of Grand Prix Drivers' Association, the trade union for Formula One drivers. His appointment was announced Sunday. The Spaniard replaces four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel, who stepped down from the role after retiring from F1 at the end of 2022.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / December 20

Carlos Sainz receives $4 million farewell gift from Scuderia Ferrari

The breakup of Ferrari and Carlos Sainz was one of the biggest setbacks of 2024. With his impressive performance in the last few rounds, he bowed out of Maranello with his head held up high to move to Williams.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / December 11

Carlos Sainz patient, motivated to return Williams to legendary roots

Carlos Sainz knows the process of moving Williams up the Formula 1 grid will take some time, but the 30-year-old Spaniard said his motivation to do so is "unbelievable." Sainz jumped in his Williams car for end-of-season testing on Tuesday, and posted the second-fastest time behind Charles Leclerc as teams tinkered with setups and run plans.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / December 9

Carlos Sainz poaches sponsor from Ferrari to Williams

Carlos Sainz ended his four-year stint with Ferrari with the culmination of the 2024 season. The Spaniard is all set to join Williams from 2025 onwards.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / November 15

Ferrari to release Carlos Sainz early for Williams testing

Carlos Sainz will get a jump start on his transition to Williams, with Ferrari agreeing to release the Spaniard early from his commitments with the team so Sainz can participate in the end-of-season test at Abu Dhabi's Yas Marina Circuit.