Sainz describes incident with Piastri during Hungarian Grand Prix
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 7:45 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Carlos Sainz addressed the incident involving Oscar Piastri during the ongoing Hungarian Grand Prix, which led to a five-second penalty for Sainz. The collision occurred as Sainz was trying to overtake Fernando Alonso and was caught off guard by Piastri, who was in Sainz's blind spot. Sainz attributed the mistake partly to issues with the blue light system, which provides alerts about lapped cars. He expressed regret for the incident but categorized it as a racing incident, accepting responsibility while emphasizing the complications posed by the communication problems. Sainz is currently competing in a difficult race, battling for positions in the latter part of the field.
- •Sainz received a five-second penalty for colliding with Piastri.
- •The incident occurred while Sainz was fighting for position against Alonso.
- •Communication issues with the blue light system contributed to the collision.
- •Sainz expressed regret but described the incident as a typical racing situation.
- •He remains in a challenging position in the race, currently running 18th.
"Williams' Carlos Sainz has shared his thoughts about a tense incident involving Oscar Piastri during the Hungarian Grand Prix.
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