Sainz spun at Turn 2 after Bortoleto contact in Bahrain GP

10-second penalty for Bortoleto on Lap 13 restart

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 45m1 min read

The battle for space at Turn 2... 🫨 Carlos Sainz and Gabi Bortoleto collided, leaving the Williams driver facing the wr Via @F1 on X

What happened: Contact at Turn 2 on the Lap 13 safety-car restart sent the Williams around after a bump from behind. Officials assessed Bortoleto a 10-second penalty for causing the collision.

Why it matters: The spin cost track position in a packed midfield with limited laps to recover. The penalty hardens the stewards' line on restart contact and shapes Bortoleto's result.

By the numbers: Bahrain GP winner Max Verstappen from pole, ahead of Kimi Antonelli P2 and Lewis Hamilton P3. Bortoleto: 10-second penalty for Lap 13 contact with Sainz.

What to watch: Watch the final classification for where the penalty drops Bortoleto and where Sainz recovers.

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@F1 2026-10-05T18:58:23.290873+00:00

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