FIA investigation follows Dutch GP Sprint as stewards issue verdict

The Spaniard started from the pit lane after making set-up changes and eventually finished the race in 19th place, while Bortoleto crossed the line inside the top 10 in ninth.

Following the Sprint, the stewards issued Sainz with a warning over his actions at the end of the formation lap. The Williams driver, who was already set to begin the race from the pit lane, overtook Valtteri Bottas before crossing Safety Car Line 1, resulting in a breach of the regulations. A pit-lane start is normally imposed for such an offence, but with Sainz already starting from there, no further sporting penalty was applied.

Aside from the incidents involving Sainz and Bortoleto, the Dutch GP Sprint proved to be a relatively straightforward affair at the front. George Russell made the most of his pole position and gradually built a gap to the cars behind before taking a controlled victory at Zandvoort. Lando Norris initially held second place, but came under increasing pressure from Charles Leclerc as the race progressed.

The Ferrari driver eventually found a way past on lap 18, diving down the inside at Turn 1 to claim second. Kimi Antonelli then attempted to follow Leclerc through, but Norris managed to keep the Mercedes behind and secure the final place on the podium. Antonelli therefore finished fourth ahead of Oscar Piastri, while Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton crossed the line sixth and seventh respectively, both some way off the pace of the leading group.