Carlos Sainz Penalty Results Released After Hamilton Collision in Miami GP
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Carlos Sainz has escaped a penalty after his collision with Lewis Hamilton on the final lap of the 2025 Miami Grand Prix. Following an investigation after the race, the Williams driver was deemed to not be at fault with neither driver receiving any form of punishment.
In their official ruling, the stewards provided a detailed explanation for their decision not to penalize either driver for the clash on Turn 17.
"Car 55 attempted an overtake on the inside of Car 44 into Turn 17 and both cars made contact at the apex," the stewards stated in their assessment of the incident.
"The Stewards determine that both drivers contributed to the incident as Car 55 did not clearly get in a position to have the right to the racing line according to the Driving Standards Guidelines and at the same time Car 44 turned into the corner earlier than usual and therefore impacted the driver of Car 55 in his overtaking attempt.
Carlos Sainz of Spain and Williams speaks in the media pen during the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 4, 2025 in Miami, United States. (Photo by)
Carlos Sainz of Spain and Williams speaks in the media pen during the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 4, 2025 in Miami, United States. (Photo by)"No driver is deemed predominantly to blame for the collision and therefore no further action is taken"
Sainz maintains his P9 finish with the Ferrari driver finishing ahead of him. His teammate, Alex Albon, finished P5.
The race was a frustrating one for Hamilton as he battled against team orders. Struggling behind teammate Charles Leclerc, he eventually was told to overtake as his medium tires fried in the dirty air.
Eventually, after not catching Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli, Leclerc was allowed to pass him, swapping the drivers into their original positions.
"As per a rule within the team, we swapped back at the end," the Scuderia chief Fred Vasseur said following the race. "I think we let the chance for Lewis to go in front of Charles but it was impossible to overtake between them if we don't let them go.
"And I think it was the opportunity for Lewis to catch up [Kimi] Antonelli and I think we did a good job."
2025 Miami Grand Prix results
1. Oscar Piastri, McLaren
2. Lando Norris, McLaren
3. George Russell, Mercedes
4. Max Verstappen, Red Bull
5. Alex Albon, Williams
6. Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
7. Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
8. Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
9. Carlos Sainz, Williams
10. Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull
11. Isack Hadjar, Racing Bulls
12. Esteban Ocon, Haas
13. Pierre Gasly, Alpine
14. Nico Hulkenberg, Sauber
15. Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin
16. Lance Stroll, Aston Martin
17. Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls - DNF
18. Gabriel Bortoleto, Sauber - DNF
19. Oliver Bearman, Haas - DNF
20. Jack Doohan, Alpine - DNF
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