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A close-call involving Lewis Hamilton and Carlos Sainz during Saturday’s qualifying session at the Japanese Grand Prix has prompted an official review by the FIA.
The qualifying round at the Suzuka Circuit was already disrupted due to multiple fires along the trackside grass, ignited by sparks from the F1 cars’ skid blocks. The session was temporarily halted, but once it resumed, a tense moment occurred between Hamilton and Sainz.
Hamilton, pushing on a hot lap, encountered Sainz moving slowly in the middle of the track, forcing the Mercedes driver to take sudden evasive action to avoid a collision on one of the circuit’s high-speed bends.
Possible Grid Penalty for Sainz
The FIA has confirmed an investigation is underway, with Sainz facing a possible three-place grid penalty if it’s determined he impeded Hamilton. The Williams driver currently holds P8 on the provisional starting grid.
Jacques Villeneuve, 1997 F1 World Champion, commented on the incident during the Sky Sports F1 broadcast: “Drivers can’t just rely on team radio – this kind of thing is dangerous and shouldn’t happen.”
Qualifying Highlights
Despite the scare, Hamilton managed to top the qualifying times, while Sainz finished in 12th place. The final grid positions could still change depending on the outcome of the investigation.
Elsewhere, Liam Lawson impressed by beating Yuki Tsunoda after stepping in for Red Bull, adding more excitement to Sunday’s race day setup.
Race fans now await the FIA’s ruling, which could shake up the grid just hours before lights out.A close-call involving Lewis Hamilton and Carlos Sainz during Saturday’s qualifying session at the Japanese Grand Prix has prompted an official review by the FIA.
