Sergio Perez has dropped from third to sixth on Sunday’s Australian GP grid after being penalised for blocking Haas’ Nico Hulkenberg in qualifying.
McLaren’s Lando Norris is promoted to 3rd, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc takes over fourth, and the second McLaren of Oscar Piastri strikes into fifth for his dwelling Melbourne race forward of the demoted Perez.
Perez’s Pink Bull team-mate Max Verstappen claimed pole place forward of Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz.
Perez met with stewards after qualifying concerning the incident with Hulkenberg in Q1 and so they subsequently dominated that the world champions’ pit wall had solely warned their driver concerning the fast-oncoming Haas, which was on a sizzling lap whereas the Pink Bull was on a gradual one, “considerably too late”.
Of their assertion confirming the choice, stewards stated: “Hulkenberg was on a quick lap when he approached flip 13. Perez, who was on an out lap was on the apex of the flip and Hulkenberg needed to go away the racing line to drive round him.
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Qualifying highlights of the Australian Grand Prix from Albert Park
“Hulkenberg was compelled to elevate the throttle early and brake early for that nook. In reviewing the audio from Perez’s automotive, the Stewards noticed that the group was centered on the automotive in entrance of Perez that had simply slowed, and didn’t give Perez a warning that Hulkenberg was behind him till one second earlier than Hulkenberg arrived, and considerably too late to keep away from impeding Hulkenberg.
“Whereas the Stewards respect the dynamic state of affairs dealing with the group and driver throughout the Q1 session, which was described within the listening to, the Stewards discover that Perez ‘unnecessarily impeded’ Hulkenberg and subject a 3 grid place drop, in keeping with earlier instances.”
What does Perez’s penalty imply for the race?
Sky Sports activities Information reporter Craig Slater:
“It is fairly vital within the context of the Grand Prix on Sunday.
“It means Verstappen is now somewhat bit remoted on the entrance. Sainz of Ferrari is second and Leclerc within the different Ferrari is now as much as the second row, with McLaren’s Lando Norris between them in third.
“Possibly the Ferraris can now gang up on Verstappen on the entrance.”
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Pink Bull’s Sergio Perez has obtained a three-place grid penalty for impeding on Hass’ Nico Hulkenberg in qualifying, which means he’ll transfer from P3 to P6 for the beginning of Sunday’s Australian GP
Sky Sports activities F1’s dwell Australian GP schedule
The third spherical of the 2024 F1 season takes place on Sunday, with lights out at 4am on Sky Sports activities F1
Sunday March 24
- 12.30am: F2 Characteristic Race
- 3am: Australian GP build-up: Grand Prix Sunday
- 4am: THE AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX
- 6am: Australian GP response: Chequered Flag
- 7am: Ted’s Pocket book
- 7.30am: Australian GP highlights
- 8.30am: Australian GP build-up: Grand Prix Sunday replay
- 9.30am: Australian GP race replay
- 10am: Australian GP highlights (Sky Showcase)
- 11.30am: Australian GP response: Chequered Flag replay
Components 1’s largest ever season continues with the Australian Grand Prix dwell on Sky Sports activities F1 at 4am on Sunday, dwell on Sky Sports activities F1. Stream every F1 race and more with a NOW Sports Month Membership – No contract, cancel anytime
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