P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The big Azerbaijan Grand Prix podium battle crash involving Carlos Sainz and Sergio Perez was deemed a “racing incident” by the Formula 1 stewards, with some blame attributed to both sides. Rightly so
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix podium battle crash between Carlos Sainz and Sergio Perez was considered a “racing incident” by Formula 1 stewards, with blame shared by both sides. Red Bull and Ferrari teams, along with the drivers, pointed fingers at each other after the crash. Stewards, including Johnny Herbert, made their decision based on how the incident occurred rather than its consequence and did not place predominant blame on either driver. The crash happened when Sainz tried to overtake despite Leclerc slowing down, resulting in a collision with Perez and both cars crashing out. Perez and team boss Horner blamed Sainz for the incident, while Sainz maintained he was following his normal racing line and didn’t make any erratic moves. Ultimately, the stewards deemed it a racing incident and no significant sanctions were imposed on either driver.
