Sainz was penalized five seconds after colliding with Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso shortly after the restart, putting him in 12th place at the Australian Grand Prix.
The penalty that cost Carlos Sainz Jr. fourth place at the Australian Stupendous Prix was overturned by the FIA.
Sainz received a five-second penalty when he collided with Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso shortly after the restart. Sainz received a time penalty for finishing 12th as the race came to an end on a safety car lap, resulting in no points for him.
According to the decision made by the stewards on Tuesday, Ferrari used telemetry from Sainz’s vehicle, a statement from the Spanish driver, and interviews with other drivers to argue that Sainz couldn’t slow down enough to avoid Alonso because he didn’t have enough grip on cold tires with the sun in his eyes.
The authorities, which included former Formula One driver Enrique Bernoldi, concluded that Ferrari’s evidence contained “no significant and applicable new component,” which was not immediately apparent when the Australian punishment was imposed.
“Every competitor needed to consider and adapt to the conditions of the track and the tires,” the ruling stated. Sainz accepted the risk of losing control of his vehicle as a driver by making an attempt to slow down too quickly while slamming Pierre Gasly. That opportunity showed up during this event, bringing about an accident that brought about a discipline.