Sainz was already set to start from the back of the grid after he crashed his car in first practice on Friday. However, the additional penalty will make it even more difficult for him to score points in the race.
"It's obviously not ideal," said Sainz. "We're going to have to work our way up from the back of the grid, but we're still confident that we can get a good result."
The penalty is a result of Ferrari fitting Sainz's car with a third energy store unit for the season. Teams are only allowed to use two energy store units per season, and exceeding the limit results in a 10-place grid penalty.
Sainz's teammate Charles Leclerc is also facing a grid penalty, but his is only five places. Leclerc was penalized for speeding under a yellow flag in qualifying.
The penalties are a blow to Ferrari's hopes of winning the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The team is currently second in the constructors' championship, but they are 30 points behind Red Bull.
Despite the penalties, Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto is still confident that his team can win the race.
"We're still capable of winning the race," said Binotto. "We have a good car, and we know that Carlos and Charles are both capable of winning. We just need to focus on our own race and not worry about the penalties."
Race Start
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The race will start at 3:00 PM PST on Sunday.
It will be interesting to see how Sainz and Leclerc recover from their grid penalties. Both drivers are capable of winning races, but they will need to make their way through the field in order to do so.
Sainz's crash
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Sainz's crash was caused by a loose drain cover on the track. The cover came loose and hit Sainz's car, causing it to spin and crash into the wall.
Sainz was uninjured in the crash, but his car was badly damaged. The crash also caused the first practice session to be canceled.
The stewards have launched an investigation into the incident, but they have not yet released any findings.
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Sainz's grid penalty is the latest in a string of penalties that have been handed out to Formula One drivers this season.
Earlier this season, Yuki Tsunoda was given a five-place grid penalty for causing a collision in the Japanese Grand Prix. Sergio Perez was also given a five-place grid penalty for speeding under a yellow flag in the same race.
The penalties are designed to deter drivers from making dangerous or careless mistakes. However, some critics have argued that the penalties are too harsh.
Conclusion
It remains to be seen whether Sainz and Leclerc can overcome their grid penalties and win the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
However, both drivers are determined to do well in front of their home fans.
