Sergio Pérez Receives Formal Warning After Criticizing Stewards

Overview

• Sergio Pérez received a formal warning from the stewards at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after he called their decision to penalize him with a five-second penalty 'a joke'.
• The penalty caused Pérez to drop from second to fourth place in the race.
• Pérez apologized to the stewards, explaining that he made the comments in the heat of the moment and did not consider that they would be broadcast.
• The stewards noted that Pérez is not known for making such comments and has always been respectful in stewards hearings.
• The driver, team manager, and the stewards had a constructive discussion about the use and broadcast of team radio messages.