Reminder issued to Sergio Perez about damage to Red Bull
Red Bull’s Perez and Ferrari’s Sainz tangled on the penultimate lap of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, prematurely ending both of their races.
They had been fighting for a podium finish, and came to blows after Perez failed to overtake Charles Leclerc for P2. “Charles is defending well. Sergio gets a poor run out of Turn 1,” ex-F1 driver Webber analysed for Channel 4.“ is wide, slow on traction out of Turn 2. Charles has gone.“It is a pathetic touch, an absolutely pathetic touch, with serious ramifications!“Sergio’s repair bill this year is impressive.”“He’s got more of the Ferrari in view,” he said.“Sergio should have given him more room to get down that straight.
The more serious ramification for Red Bull is that the loss of Perez’s points aided McLaren in overtaking them to lead the constructors’ championship.Sainz denied making an “aggressive” manoeuvre.Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox
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