P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Red Bull’s Sergio Perez has been handed a three-place grid drop for the next race for continuing on track with a damaged car during Formula 1’s Canadian Grand Prix. Perez was running outside the points late in proceedings when he spun backwards into the barrier at Turn 6 and ended up with terminal damage to […]
During the race, Sergio Perez spun and crashed into the barrier, causing terminal damage to his car’s rear wing. Despite shedding carbon fiber, he continued at a reduced pace to the pits to avoid a Safety Car period. Red Bull admitted to the stewards that it was a strategic decision to prevent Max Verstappen’s lead from being affected. Consequently, Red Bull was fined and Perez received a three-place grid penalty for the next race due to safety concerns. The stewards noted that Perez continued to drive with a significantly damaged car, losing parts on track, which could have created further risks. In contrast, no action was taken for the incident involving George Russell and Oscar Piastri as blame was not assigned solely to either driver.
