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Sergio Perez was investigated after third practice ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, following an incident with Carlos Sainz.
Sergio Perez received a warning from the stewards for impeding Carlos Sainz during third practice before the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Perez was found to have breached Article 37.5 of the sporting regulations by cruising on the racing line and forcing Sainz to cut the chicane to avoid a collision. The stewards’ decision was based on various sources of evidence, including positioning data, video footage, team radio communications, and in-car video. Despite the incident not being considered dangerous, Perez was still warned for his actions. The stewards emphasized that the late reaction from Perez to the approaching faster car contributed to the situation. This warning serves as a reminder of the importance of driver awareness and timely responses during on-track encounters.
