Summary
Sergio Pérez (Car 11) received a 10-second time penalty for forcing Liam Lawson (Car 30) off track before Turn 13.
Explanation
Sergio Pérez (Car 11) was deemed to have forced Liam Lawson (Car 30) off the track before Turn 13 during the Sprint session, violating Appendix L, Chapter IV, Article 2 b) of the International Sporting Code. The Stewards reviewed video, timing, and telemetry evidence, concluding that Pérez moved right and then back left, forcing Lawson off track while defending position. A 10-second time penalty was imposed as the base penalty for this infringement.
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Referenced regulations
FIA International Sporting Code - Appendix L - Chapter IV - Article 2b
b) Overtaking, according to the circumstances, may be carried out on either the right or the left. A driver may not leave the track without justifiable reason. More than one change of direction to defend a position is not permitted. Any driver moving back towards the racing line, having earlier defended his position off-line, should leave at least one car width between his own car and the edge of the track on the approach to the corner. However, manoeuvres liable to hinder other drivers, such as deliberate crowding of a car beyond the edge of the track or any other abnormal change of direction, are strictly prohibited. Any driver who appears guilty of any of the above offences will be reported to the Stewards.
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