Here’s the crew’s full decision: “After contacting the barrier in Turn 6, the driver [Perez] They continued on the track for the remaining laps with the heavily damaged car, which resulted in the loss of several carbon fiber parts on the return to the pits.
“The team confirmed at the hearing that the driver was advised to bring the car back to the pits to avoid a safety car situation. The stewards determined that a sporting fine, as well as financial punishment for the team, was necessary due to the safety implications of the incident. do.”
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Despite securing a two-year contract extension with Red Bull last week, Perez had a nightmare weekend in Canada. This means he has failed to score in either of his last two games.
He was also forced to retire in Monaco after a dramatic crash on the first lap, but his results were not helped by recent qualifying races in the Principality and Montreal where he started 16th.
Speaking about the incident that occurred before the penalty was awarded, Perez said: “I made a mistake in turn six. I just touched the wet field and that would end the game. Unfortunately that’s what happened.” “It was a very difficult weekend but I think we have a long season ahead and we will be back to our previous form.”
