Last-minute change made to F1 Sprint grid at Singapore Grand Prix
Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz will start the Singapore Grand Prix Sprint from the pit lane following a suspension setup change by Williams. The team's modification violated FIA regulations, triggering the mandatory penalty.
Why it matters
This change significantly impacts the starting grid and race strategy for the Williams team during a competitive F1 weekend.
Carlos Sainz is set to start from the pit lane instead of the grid this Saturday.
A day earlier, Sainz was eliminated in SQ1 of Sprint Qualifying after setting the slowest time. The Williams driver's lap was also compromised by a software issue, which caused him to lose power on his final attempt.
Instead of starting from P22 on the grid, the Spaniard is now set to start from the pit lane at the Marina Bay Street Circuit . Williams decided to adjust the suspension set-up of Sainz's car.
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