Carlos Sainz Demands Urgent Formula 1 Review After Unacceptable Penalty
Carlos Sainz has called for an urgent review of Formula 1's racing guidelines after Oscar Piastri's penalty in Brazil.
The penalty was given for contact with Kimi Antonelli at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
Piastri was hit with a 10-second penalty, which cost him a chance of a podium.
The McLaren driver was on the inside of Antonelli and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc at Turn 1.
Sainz thinks the penalty was unacceptable and wants the issue solved urgently.
He believes the current guidelines are not working and need to be changed.
The Grand Prix Drivers' Association director expressed his concerns ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Sainz has been on both sides of the stewards' adjudication this season.
He was penalized for contact with Liam Lawson's Racing Bull in Zandvoort and again when hitting Antonelli at the United States Grand Prix.
Haas' Oliver Bearman was punished for contact with Sainz at Monza, with the Spaniard disagreeing with all three decisions.
Sainz and his team will race with a special livery for the third race in four this weekend.
The Spanish driver is seeking a more consistent approach to penalties in Formula 1.
He wants to avoid similar incidents in the future and ensure the sport is fair for all drivers.
Sainz's comments come after a series of controversial decisions this season.
The Formula 1 community is waiting to see how the sport's governing body will respond to Sainz's demands.
As the season progresses, the need for clear and consistent guidelines becomes increasingly important.
Sainz's concerns are shared by many in the Formula 1 community.
The sport's governing body must find a solution to the current issues.
Sainz's urgent call for a review is a step towards creating a fairer and more consistent sport.