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Perez set to be hit with double Qatar GP penalty following Sprint crash
Sergio Perez will start the Qatar Grand Prix from the pit lane and with a 10-second penalty due to extensive repairs on his Red Bull under parc fermé conditions. He had a difficult qualifying session but showed improved performance in the Sprint Shootout to reach SQ3. Unfortunately, he collided with Haas’ Nico Hulkenberg and Alpine’s Esteban Ocon during the race and sustained significant damage to his car. In their efforts to repair the car, Red Bull violated parc fermé regulations by working on a second chassis. This resulted in Perez being considered to have a third car available, which is a breach of the rules. A similar incident involving Williams’ Logan Sargeant in Suzuka led to a pit lane start and a 10-second penalty.
Source: RacingNews 365
