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Sainz investigation, Belgian GP 2026no further action for yellow flags

OutcomeNo further action - yellow flags

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Decision · Published

Driver
Sainz · 2/12 penalty points (rolling 12 months)
What happened
Alleged failing to slow under yellow flags
Offence
Yellow-flag infringement - every ruling & the going rate →
Going rate across 39 rulings in 2026: Deleted lap ×21 · No action ×7 · +10s ×3
Regulation cited
Art. 2.5.5, Art. 1.8.4.b
Stewards' reasoning
The Stewards heard from the driver of Sainz (Carlos Sainz), the driver of Verstappen (Max Verstappen), team representatives and reviewed positioning/marshalling system data, video, telemetry, team radio and in-car video evidence. During the session Hamilton collided with the barrier at the exit of turn 13 triggering a double yellow sector from the approach to turn 12 to turn 14. Sainz and Verst… full reasoning ↗
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