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Whiting insists that five-second penalty for Sainz was right call
Formula 1 racing director Charlie Whiting insists that a five-second penalty was the right decision regarding Carlos Sainz Junior despite the complaints of rivals, as the Spaniard exceeded track limits to gain an advantage over both Haas and Force India. The Spaniard was forced wide in turn 1 of the American Grand Prix, but rather than giving back his place he pumped the gas, leaving several cars behind him. That's an illegal move and he was penalized for it, but not sufficiently according to Renault's midfield rivals. Sainz took his penalty when he pitted but ultimately didn't lose any positions, finishing sixth after starting in P11. Although Whiting does concede that Sainz gained an...
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