Perez and Colapinto to start from the pit lane at Qatar Sprint! Here is why!
12:54, 30 Nov 2024
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The FIA have announced that Sergio Perez and Franco Colapinto will both that today's Sprint from the pit lane at the Losail International Circuit. Here is the reason why!
Set up changes to the suspension
Both Sergio Perez and Franco Colapinto were eliminated early on in SQ1 in Sprint Qualifying. The Mexican finished in P16, and once again got knocked out in the first session similarly to the Las Vegas GP, while Colapinto admitted struggled all day and finished last.
Based on the FIA's report, changes were made to both cars' set up of of the suspension. That means both driver will have to start from the pit lane, it is only formality that the stewards will confirm this.
Stewards confirm the decision
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