Five second penalty for Pérez for failing to follow Race Director's instruction

Doc 64 - Infringement - Car 11 - Failure to follow Race Directors Instruction - Turns 1 and 2

2026 Italian Grand Prix

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Summary

Pérez was penalized 5 seconds for not following the prescribed route at Turns 1 and 2.

Explanation

The Stewards reviewed video evidence and found that Car 11, driven by Sergio Pérez, went off track at Turn 1 and failed to follow the route prescribed in item 25.1 of the Race Director's Competition Notes. This breach of Article 12.2.1.i of the International Sporting Code resulted in a 5-second time penalty.

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FIA International Sporting Code - Article 12.2.1i
12.2.1.i Failure to follow the instructions of the relevant officials for the safe and orderly conduct of the Event.
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Race Director’s Competition Notes (item 25.1, document 48)
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