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2026 São Paulo Grand Prix Penalty 2 sources FIA decision

Perez handed formal warning for throwing debris in FP3

Sergio Perez

Sergio Perez receives a formal warning after throwing a plastic cable organiser from his car during Free Practice 3 at the São Paulo Grand Prix, following a stewards' investigation.

How the sources differ

Crash.net F1 frames the incident as an investigation, while the official FIA documents confirm the outcome: a formal warning for Perez after he threw debris. The FIA documents establish the specific regulation breached and the penalty, which the coverage does not.

Recommended first read: The official FIA document is the most authoritative and complete, providing the final ruling and details. It is preferred over the speculative article.

FIA documents

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

Sergio Pérez and a team representative are required to report to the stewards regarding an alleged breach of Article B1.6.2a for driving in an unsafe condition.

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