FIA announce the decision on Sainz/Perez incident after stewards meeting

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F1 FIA gives verdict on Carlos Sainz and Sergio Perez incident
13 September at 16:40
  • Estéban den Toom

Carlos Sainz and Sergio Perez had an incident during the second free practice session for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The Ferrari driver and the Red Bull driver were called to the stewards to explain their actions after Friday's final practice session.

As the end of the session approached, Sainz and Perez almost collided. The stewards decided to call Sainz and Perez to the office so that the two drivers could explain exactly what had happened. The FIA then announced their verdict.

Will Sainz get a penalty?

The document released by the FIA shows that Sainz got away with a warning. Sainz will not get a sporting penalty.