Perez penalized for Canadian GP infringement

Sergio Perez incurred a post-race penalty following the Canadian GP for driving with a heavily damaged car, which resulted in a three-place grid drop for the next race. Perez lost control on lap 53, which damaged his car's rear wing and raised safety concerns. Red Bull wanted to avoid a safety car, but the FIA fined them 25,000 euros for safety reasons. They said driving with such damage broke the rules, even though Red Bull tried to play it smart.

Click here to read the full article by Phillip van Osten (f1i.com)

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Sauber appoints new performance director

Sauber has hired Stefano Sordo as their new performance director ahead of Audi's entry in 2026. Sordo, who brings two decades of motorsport experience, will report to technical director James Key. His role is crucial for Sauber's future, as they aim to improve technical operations. CEO Andreas Seidl believes Sordo's appointment will help the team reach new heights.

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Track invasion in spurs investigation

The Canadian Grand Prix promoter admitted security failures after spectators entered the track during the Formula One race. Stewards demanded improvements and warned of penalties for future breaches. Click here to read the full article at straitstimes.com

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Watch Brown getting a tattoo

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McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has had a second tattoo of a race circuit inked on his body, this time to commemorate Lando Norris' first Grand Prix victory in Miami. Norris was in the room while Brown had the tattoo inked, and at one point, the McLaren driver even picked up the tattoo gun, only for Brown to turn away at the last minute.

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Canadian police mislead fans at the Grand Prix

Canadian police upset F1 fans at the 2024 Canadian Grand Prix. After a rainy morning in Montreal, crowds were incorrectly informed that the event was canceled due to weather. However, the practice sessions were actually scheduled to start shortly after this announcement. Click here to find out what happened behind the scenes at the 2024 Canadian GP.