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Sergio Perez will carry a three-place grid penalty into the Spanish Grand Prix after Red Bull broke the rules to try and protect Max Verstappen.
Sergio Perez received a grid penalty for the next race in Spain due to a spin at Turn 6 during the Canadian Grand Prix weekend that damaged his Red Bull’s rear wing. Despite managing to return to the pits, debris falling onto the track led to an investigation and subsequent fine of €25,000 for Red Bull. Perez was also penalized with a three-place grid drop for driving the unsafe car back to the pits to avoid a safety car that could have endangered Max Verstappen’s lead. This grid penalty adds to Perez’s recent struggles on the track, failing to advance past Q1 in the last two races. Red Bull’s strategic decision, while costly, aimed to protect Verstappen’s lead and fend off the competition, acknowledging the risks involved in handling Perez’s car post-incident.
