Max Verstappen Calls Out FIA To Change Rules In Regards To ‘Harsh’ Ferrari Penalty

Posted on November 18, 2023 | by Charley Williams Carlos Sainz’s penalty is causing quite a stir! Probably because he’s essentially received a 10-place grid penalty for something that definitely was not his fault, but hey, we could be wrong (we’re not) ???? Carlos fell victim to the wrath of a failed water valve cover during the first practice session of the weekend, which lasted only eight minutes after the cover destroyed his car. The damage caused to his monocoque, engine, battery, and seat was significant enough to wonder whether Sainz would be able to take part in FP2, but because of the “heroic effort” of his mechanics, they put together a brand new car, which allowed Carlos to get back on track – the delay to FP2 didn’t hurt either. He qualified P2 though he won’t start there on the grid as the team had to fit an additional power unit into his car, he went outside his penalty-free allotment and was handed a 10-place grid penalty for Sunday’s race. The team did attempt to get the stewards to waive the sanction but to no avail. Of course, Carlos is understandably frustrated and said in