2023-09-17 17:23:28
After Checo Pérez finished eighth in the Singapore Grand Prix, he was immediately called by the stewards to explain the two incidents he had with Williams’ Alex Albon. After verifying what happenedFIA (International Automobile Federation) decides to sanction the Mexican driver with five seconds and a penalty on his license.
Checo Pérez, sanctioned but without losing place in Singapore GP
Checo Pérez, sanctioned by FIA
Through a statement, FIA narrates the events in which both pilots in question. Both went to appear, as well as their teams, so that the governing body later determined that five seconds would be taken away as a penalty from the Mexican; In addition, also a penalty point on his license.
This means that The eighth place achieved in Singapore does not affect Sergio Pérez, since he had an 18-second advantage over his closest pursuer, debutant Liam Lawson; Regarding the license, let us remember that 12 penalty points must be added for any driver to be excluded from driving in a grand prix. The one born in Guadalajara, with today’s, has 3 added.
FIA statement narrating the events of Checo Pérez vs Alex Albon
“During the VSC period, car 23, leaving the pits, and car 11, which was on track, arrived at SC2 at the same time. The timing system could not determine that there was any difference in their respective arrival times. to SC2. Video evidence was inconclusive when combined with an examination of SC/VSC delta times.”
“Each of the team representatives believed that since definitive information was not available at that time, no further action should be taken, and the stewards agreed. Competitors are reminded that they have the right to appeal certain decisions by the stewards. , in accordance with article 15 of the FIA International Sports Code and chapter 4 of the FIA Judicial and Sporting Regulations, within the applicable deadlines.”
Sergio Pérez vs Alex Albon, different views regarding the collision
After the race, Alex Albon was the most affected by the collision he had in the Marina Bay race with the Mexican, as he was about to score points, and the touch took him out of the points for Williams.
He was ninth and was about to overtake Liam Lawson to be eighth and then Checo Pérez dived from a distance in turn 13 and hit me in the side. I went against the wall, I had to go out in reverse, I fell to 13, I could have finished 11, but we could have added points today and we didn’t
Alex Albon to international media
While Sergio Pérez assured in the press area that it was actually Albon who was late in seeing his car, and therefore could not avoid the touch, that he was not even sure that it had happened.
In the Virtual Safety Car, Alex Albon was practically in front, we arrived evenly and he maintained his position, I didn’t win anything; Later in the incident with Alex in turn 13 I went on the insideI had the curve, I think he saw me a little late, and when he saw me… I think there was contact
Sergio Pérez, Red Bull driver
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