Carlos Sainz receives FIA warning after slow driving in Dutch GP Sprint Qualifying

Carlos Sainz has been issued a warning by the FIA for driving too slowly during the Dutch Grand Prix Sprint Qualifying on August 22, 2026. The stewards determined that he exceeded the maximum delta time by approximately five seconds before reaching Safety Car Line 1. Sainz, who signed a new deal with Williams, acknowledged that he struggled to accelerate due to a depleted battery but accepted he could have better managed his delta time. He qualified 18th, failing to progress to SQ2, after a challenging first practice session marked by multiple off-track incidents that caused damage to his car. With an upgrade package pending, Williams is focused on assessing performance before the main event.

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