Announcement Combined from 2 sources
Carlos Sainz given Spanish GP grid penalty after Bottas qualifying incident
The FIA confirmed that Carlos Sainz received a grid penalty for the Spanish Grand Prix. The penalty followed a qualifying incident in which Sainz was found to have impeded Valtteri Bottas.
F1 Hub Newsroom
September 12, 2026
Carlos Sainz has been handed a grid penalty for the Spanish Grand Prix, according to reports citing FIA confirmation.
The decision followed a qualifying incident involving Valtteri Bottas. Sainz was found to have impeded Bottas during the session.
Both outlets reported the same outcome: an FIA-issued punishment for Sainz affecting his starting position for the race.