Suzuka FP1 sparks chaos as Williams faces double steward visit

The Grove-based outfit found its drivers under investigation and was later summoned again after separate on-track incidents.

For Albon, the Thai driver was called to the stewards over a collision with Cadillac’s Sergio Perez. The pair made contact during the closing stages of the Free Practice session in Japan, with Albon’s front wing striking Perez’s side pod while on a flying lap at Turn 15.

Both drivers are expected to meet the stewards with their team representatives at 13:00 local time.

Sainz will also appear before the stewards following an incident involving Liam Lawson. The Racing Bulls driver was on a push lap and seemed to be held up by the Spanish driver. Sainz, alongside his team representative, will report at 13:15 local time.

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have also been summoned to the stewards following an incident at Turn 15 at the Suzuka Circuit. the pair and their team representative will also report to the stewards room at about 13:00 local time.

Want to stay up to date with the latest events from the F1 paddock? GPblog’s Paddock Update is the place to be.

Follow and subscribe to our channels on Spotify and YouTube so you don’t miss a scoop as the actions and reactions continue across the Formula 1 scene.

Check out the latest episode of our Paddock Update here 👇