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Perez handed Australia F1 grid drop for impeding Hulkenberg
During his warm-up lap for Q1, Perez was unexpectedly encountered by a hotlapping Hulkenberg on Turn 13 at Albert Park, resulting in a grid penalty for the Mexican driver. The stewards determined that Perez unnecessarily impeded Hulkenberg, leading to a three-place grid drop for the Red Bull Racing driver. Hulkenberg expressed frustration, stating that the incident may have cost him precious time in qualifying. Despite the penalty, Perez remained focused on his performance for the upcoming race. As a result of the penalty, McLaren’s Lando Norris climbed to third on the starting grid for the race.
