F1 Driver Hit With Extensive Grid Penalty For Azerbaijan GP

What Happened?

Formula 1 driver Sergio Perez has been hit with a three-place grid penalty for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, after being found guilty of impeding Carlos Sainz during qualifying.

Why was Perez Penalized?

The incident occurred during Q2, when Sainz was on a hot lap and came up behind Perez's Red Bull. Perez was on a slow lap and did not move out of the way, which forced Sainz to abort his lap.

The stewards deemed that Perez had not left enough room for Sainz, and handed him a three-place grid penalty.

Consequences of the Penalty

The grid penalty means that Perez will start the race in sixth place, instead of third. This is a significant setback for the Mexican driver, who was hoping to challenge for the win in Baku.

Sainz, on the other hand, will start the race in third place. He will be hoping to take advantage of Perez's penalty and secure a podium finish.