Carlos Sainz escaped penalty in 2021 Las Vegas Grand Prix despite briefly entering pit lane.

Carlos Sainz avoided a penalty during the 2021 Las Vegas Grand Prix after crossing the pit entry line during an aborted pit stop. Despite the violation, Sainz was not penalized as his car did not fully enter the pit lane. The FIA's rules did not specify a clear rejoining point, leading to no investigation. Mercedes, Sainz's rival team, did not contest the incident, confident in their own car's performance.

November 27, 2024
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