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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Kieran Jackson

Carlos Sainz fined for Japan national anthem absence despite health issue

Carlos Sainz was fined €20,000 by the FIA for being late to the Japanese national anthem on the grid prior to Sunday’s race – despite having a stomach issue.

The Spanish driver, now racing for Williams, was visiting a doctor at the track prior to the race starting.

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