Sainz and Verstappen summoned to stewards at F1 Hungarian GP
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 1:09 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Carlos Sainz and Max Verstappen have been summoned to the FIA race stewards for incidents during the first practice session of the Hungarian Grand Prix. Verstappen had an encounter with a slow-moving Williams car while approaching Turn 12, which prompted a visible reaction as he passed Sainz. The investigation into the two drivers' actions will take place following the incidents during practice. Further details regarding potential penalties or consequences remain pending as the session is still active.
- •Sainz and Verstappen called to stewards after FP1 incidents
- •Verstappen gesticulated at slow Williams while passing Sainz
- •Investigation details to be revealed after practice session
- 1:09 PMMotorsport.com — Carlos Sainz, Max Verstappen summoned for F1 Hungary GP incidents
- 1:09 PMYahoo Sports — Carlos Sainz, Max Verstappen summoned for F1 Hungary GP incidents
"Carlos Sainz has been summoned to the FIA race stewards for two separate FP1 incidents at Formula 1's Hungarian Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen also called to the stewards' office. In the opening minutes of practice, Verstappen encountered a slow Williams on the approach to Turn 12, gesticulating as he passed Sainz out of the slow right-hander. "Yeah, unbelievable, these guys. That was ...Keep reading
"Sainz and Verstappen face a trip to the stewards over several FP1 incidents during Formula 1's Hungarian Grand Prix
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External links- Motorsport.comJul 24, 2026, 1:09 PMCarlos Sainz, Max Verstappen summoned for F1 Hungary GP incidents
Carlos Sainz has been summoned to the FIA race stewards for two separate FP1 incidents at Formula 1's Hungarian Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen also called to the stewards' office. In the opening minutes of practice, Verstappen encountered a slow Williams on the approach to Turn 12, gesticulating as he passed Sainz out of the slow right-hander. "Yeah, unbelievable, these guys. That was ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 1:09 PMCarlos Sainz, Max Verstappen summoned for F1 Hungary GP incidents
Sainz and Verstappen face a trip to the stewards over several FP1 incidents during Formula 1's Hungarian Grand Prix
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