Williams has succeeded in having Carlos Sainz’s penalty points removed for the collision between the Williams driver and Liam Lawson at Zandvoort.

Sainz was given a time penalty and penalty points on his FIA Super Licence after being found at fault for a collision between himself and Racing Bulls’ Liam Lawson in the Dutch Grand Prix.

Williams’ petition for right of review succeeds

Before the Italian Grand Prix, Williams confirmed its intent to lodge a petition for a right of review into the race-destroying incident, which had left Sainz incredulous as to why he had been found at fault.

Following a hearing between Williams , Racing Bulls, and the FIA stewards from Zandvoort, the stewards have agreed to rescind the two penalty points awarded to Sainz, agreeing with the team’s assertion

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