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F1 needs fix for third car rebuild rule breaches – Horner
The FIA required a driver to start from the pitlane in Qatar because Red Bull exceeded the limits of car construction without inspection. Sergio Perez was involved in a crash during the Losail sprint race, and while he was not at fault, Red Bull had to build a replacement chassis that went beyond the regulated stage without supervision. The team also exceeded the two-hour limit for completing the work. Perez had to start from the pitlane, which was also the case for Williams driver Logan Sargeant in Japan. Red Bull Team Principal, Christian Horner, believes that a more sensible solution needs to be devised for these situations. Despite the challenges, Red Bull’s crew worked hard to rebuild the car, and Max Verstappen’s team even helped with the repairs. Williams also faced penalties in Japan for breaching rules related to car specifications and the two-hour time limit.
Source: motorsport
