Formal warning for Sergio Perez for throwing debris during Free Practice 3

Doc 40 - Infringement - Car 11 - Driving in an unsafe condition

2026 São Paulo Grand Prix

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Summary

Sergio Perez received a formal warning after throwing a plastic cable organiser out of his car during Free Practice 3.

Explanation

The stewards issued a formal warning to the competitor, Cadillac Formula 1 Team, after determining that Sergio Pérez threw a small plastic cable organiser out of his car during Free Practice 3. The piece had dislodged from the seat belt, and Pérez threw it out concerned it could cause a safety issue. The stewards acknowledged the piece was small and unlikely to cause damage, but emphasized that throwing materials onto the track during a live session is inappropriate. The warning was issued to the competitor, not the driver.

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