Friday, during Free Practice 2, a collision occurred between Sergio Pérez (Racing Point) and Kimi Räikkönen (Alfa Romeo). Without severity, Pérez exiting the pits collided with the rear of the Alfa Romeo at the first corner.
The Mexican driver defended himself by explaining that the pit exit line was longer than usual and that at the time of his exit, he didn’t have Räikkönen in his rearview mirror. Pérez therefore did not expect to see the Finnish driver at the first corner.
The incident was judged by the stewards last night, and they decided that the Mexican had violated Article 4.2.d of the FIA sporting code. He received one point on his license (leaving him with 10 points over the last 12 months) and a grid place penalty.
