Williams have been hit with a €1,000 fine after Carlos Sainz was caught speeding in the pit lane during practice at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. Sainz was clocked moving at 93.7 kilometres per hour – 13.

Williams driver Carlos Sainz denied the suggestion that there would be any conflict of interest if his father, Carlos Sainz Sr., ran for the presidency of the FIA.

The FIA president is accused of hurrying through proposals that outline the terms of standing for election in December, which could impact Sainz's bid – should he wish to stand