Summary
Car 11 (Pérez) received a 5-second time penalty for breaching the minimum time behind the Safety Car.
Explanation
The Stewards imposed a 5-second time penalty on Sergio Pérez (Car 11) for failing to maintain the minimum time set by the ECU during a Safety Car period in the Sprint session. Timing data showed the car was below the required threshold for 2 mini sectors, breaching Article B5.13.2.b of the 2026 FIA F1 Sporting Regulations. Appeals rights were noted but not exercised in this decision.
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Referenced regulations
FIA F1 Regulations - Article B5.13.2b
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