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Sergio Perez has received a formal warning for calling the stewards “a joke” after F1’s season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Red Bull driver Sergio Perez finished second on the road in the season finale but received a five-second penalty for colliding with McLaren’s Lando Norris, which resulted in him dropping to fourth place. Perez expressed his frustration towards the stewards, calling them a “joke” during the team radio conversation after the race. However, he avoided punishment after offering a genuine and sincere apology to each of the stewards, acknowledging that his comments were made in the heat of the moment. The stewards accepted his apology, considering that he is not known for making such remarks and has always been respectful during hearings. Additionally, discussions took place regarding the use and broadcasting of team radio messages, and the incident itself was reviewed in detail with Perez, who still disagreed with the decision but understood the stewards’ perspective. Red Bull team principal, Christian Horner, sympathized with Perez, citing that frustration is commonly seen in sports and the issue lies in the fact that everything is broadcasted globally.
