Sergio Perez faces investigation after cockpit incident in Brazil FP3
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Sergio Perez is set to be investigated after allegedly throwing an object out of his cockpit during the third free practice session for the São Paulo Grand Prix.
The reported incident has put the Cadillac driver in the spotlight at Interlagos, with attention turning to whether the matter will require further action. The identity of the object and the full circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear.
For now, there is no confirmed outcome. An investigation does not automatically mean Perez will receive a penalty, with any decision depending on what the stewards establish about the incident.
What could happen next for Perez?
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The key question will be what happened inside and around Perez’s car during the session. The nature of the object, where it went and the circumstances in which it left the cockpit could all be relevant to any assessment.
Until the FIA provides further details, it is not possible to say whether Perez faces a sanction or what form one might take. The Mexican and Cadillac will be awaiting clarity as preparations for the rest of the weekend continue.
Perez’s Brazil weekend under scrutiny
The reported incident comes after Perez missed the opening practice session at Interlagos. Cadillac gave Colton Herta the opportunity to drive his car in FP1, with Perez returning for the second session.
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With final practice offering teams an important opportunity to prepare for qualifying, the reported investigation adds another talking point to Perez’s Saturday. Whether it has any effect on the remainder of his weekend will depend on the stewards’ findings.
For now, Perez’s focus will be on the next session at Interlagos while the paddock awaits further information about the alleged cockpit incident.
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