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Rookie Pepe Martí Penalized for Airborne Crash in São Paulo E-Prix

Officials ordered a back-of-grid start for Mexico City after a full-course yellow mistake.

Overview

  • Stewards also assigned four penalty points to Martí’s licence after finding him at fault for the collision.
  • The Cupra Kiro driver misjudged the slowdown under a full-course yellow triggered by Mitch Evans’ crash and hit Antonio Félix da Costa and Nico Müller.
  • His car launched over the back of the cars ahead, barrel-rolled and brought out a red flag, though he walked away and said he felt more hurt mentally.
  • A small fire broke out at the front of the car; Martí retrieved a fire extinguisher and later said marshals were delayed by a safety gate.
  • The incident erased a likely top-five finish for Cupra Kiro on debut after limited practice, with team-mate Dan Ticktum also retiring.