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Decision - Lawson - Alleged Incident with Sainz

Published

An official FIA stewards' document from the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix. The stewards took no further action.

OutcomeNo further action

Driver
Lawson · 2/12 penalty points (rolling 12 months)
What happened
Sainz was travelling slowly ahead of Lawson at the exit of turn 11.
Regulation cited
Art. B1.8.5
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