Carlos Sainz's controversial Dutch Grand Prix penalty for colliding with Liam Lawson has been rescinded following an appeal from Williams.

Sainz was given a 10-second time penalty and two penalty points at the race in Zandvoort at the end of August for making contact with Racing Bulls' Liam Lawson when battling for the points.

Both drivers received punctures and Sainz was stunned when told about the penalty, labelling it as a "complete joke" after the race, which he finished 13th.

Williams confirmed on September 4, four days after the Dutch Grand Prix, that they were challenging Sainz's penalty with the intention of eradicating the two penalty points Sainz was given.

Representatives from Williams and Racing Bulls met the Zandvoort stewards on Friday in a virtual hearing, with the FIA c

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