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Carlos Sainz managed to avoid a penalty after being summoned by the race stewards for a collision with Lewis Hamilton during the final lap of the 2025 Miami Grand Prix. The incident was one of two separate occasions where the Williams driver had to report to the stewards following the race.
Sainz, who recently joined Williams, has had a challenging start to his tenure with the team. However, the Miami Grand Prix marked a turning point as he secured a ninth-place finish, earning two valuable points. This performance was a welcome boost for both Sainz and the team, especially considering the tough start to their campaign. Despite this achievement, the Spaniard’s result came under threat post-race due to the investigation into his late-race clash with Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton.
The altercation occurred on the last lap as Hamilton and Sainz battled for position. During the closing stages, Sainz was applying heavy pressure on the seven-time World Champion. After a race full of strategic maneuvers, including intra-team position swaps involving Charles Leclerc, Hamilton was left defending hard against Sainz’s attack.
The critical moment unfolded at Turn 17, where Sainz attempted an overtake on Hamilton. The move ultimately failed, leading to contact between the two cars. This prompted the stewards to call Sainz in for questioning. However, upon review, they concluded that both drivers were at fault for the collision. The stewards determined that the incident was a racing matter, with shared responsibility, and therefore decided not to impose any penalties on either driver.
This decision allowed Sainz to retain his ninth-place finish and the two championship points that came with it. For Williams, it was a small but significant result in what has been a tough opening to their season. The team will no doubt be relieved that the incident did not result in a penalty that could have nullified one of their rare points finishes this year.
Sainz’s visit to the stewards was not limited to the Hamilton incident, as he was also summoned for a separate matter, highlighting a dramatic and eventful evening for the Spanish driver. Nevertheless, escaping both situations without a penalty will be seen as a positive outcome, allowing him and Williams to shift focus toward building momentum in the upcoming races.
The Miami Grand Prix once again demonstrated the fine margins and heated battles that define modern Formula 1, with Sainz’s resilience and aggression offering a glimpse of his determination to make his mark with his new team.
