Overview

• Stewards found Sainz predominantly at fault for colliding with Mercedes rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli at Turn 15 on lap seven of the United States Grand Prix.
• Because Sainz retired, a 10-second time sanction was converted into a five-place grid drop for the Mexico City Grand Prix next weekend.
• Two penalty points were added to Sainz’s FIA superlicence, taking his 12‑month total to four.
• The investigation reviewed video and in-car footage and heard from both drivers and team representatives before issuing the decision.
• Antonelli said he was taken out after Sainz arrived too quickly, while Sainz accepted partial fault and said the door closed sooner than he expected; Antonelli finished 13th and Sainz triggered a virtual safety car as the race’s lone retirement.