Perez Extends Apology Following Cadillac's Intra-Team Incident at China
Sergio Perez has issued an apology in the wake of a collision involving Cadillac's driver pairing during Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix. The incident represents the kind of internal team conflict that no racing organization hopes to experience during competition.

In the aftermath of Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix, Sergio Perez has come forward with an apology regarding an unfortunate collision that befell his Cadillac teammate during the race. The contact between the two drivers at the Shanghai circuit represents precisely the scenario that team management works tirelessly to prevent – an on-track accident involving both of their representatives.
The incident underscores the high-pressure environment that exists within Formula 1 competition, where split-second decisions and tight racing margins can lead to unexpected contact between teammates. Perez's willingness to publicly acknowledge responsibility for his role in the incident demonstrates the professionalism expected within the sport's elite ranks.
Such collisions carry significant consequences for teams, potentially impacting championship points, car damage, and the overall strategic objectives planned for the weekend. For Cadillac, the interaction between their two competitors during the Chinese Grand Prix will serve as a reminder of the delicate balance required when managing multiple drivers within a single squad during races of this magnitude.
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Full Regulation Text
Article B1.10.2
Investigation of Incident
Chapter: B1
In Simple Terms
When stewards think something needs looking into during or after a race, they can start an investigation. If they decide to investigate, the involved drivers get a message and must stay at the circuit for up to 60 minutes while stewards review what happened. The stewards will only hand out a penalty if they believe a driver was clearly at fault for the incident.
- Stewards have the authority to investigate incidents at their discretion
- Drivers involved must be notified and cannot leave the circuit for up to 60 minutes after the race finish
- Penalties are only given if a driver is wholly or predominantly to blame
- Stewards decide whether an incident warrants a penalty after investigation
Official FIA Text
Stewards discretion to proceed with investigation. Message informing Competitors of involved drivers sent. If displayed within 60 minutes after TTCS finish, drivers may not leave circuit without stewards consent. Stewards decide if penalty warranted; no penalty unless driver wholly/predominantly to blame.
Article 11E
Accident Data Recorder (ADR)
Chapter: C8.9.1
In Simple Terms
Every F1 car must have an Accident Data Recorder (ADR) that captures crucial telemetry and sensor data during races. This black box device helps FIA stewards investigate incidents by providing objective evidence of what happened, including speed, throttle position, brake pressure, and steering inputs at the moment of any accident or collision.
- All cars must be fitted with a mandatory Accident Data Recorder to record real-time performance and sensor data
- ADR data is used by stewards to objectively investigate incidents, collisions, and accidents during races
- The device captures critical information like speed, throttle, brake pressure, and steering angle at the time of incidents
- Teams must ensure the ADR is functioning properly; failures to comply with ADR regulations can result in penalties
Official FIA Text
Accident Data Recorder (ADR)
Article 1.3.11
Non-Disparagement Clause
Chapter: SECTION C: TECHNICAL REGULATIONS
In Simple Terms
Teams, engine manufacturers, and customer competitors must avoid making false, misleading, or insulting comments about each other that could damage their reputation or image. Basically, no trash talk that crosses the line from competition into dishonesty or defamation.
- Covers teams, engine manufacturers, and customer competitors
- Prohibits deceptive, misleading, disparaging, or negative comments
- Protects reputation, goodwill, and public image of all parties
- Applies to comments that injure or bring disrepute to others
Official FIA Text
New Customer Competitor and PU Manufacturer shall not make deceptive, misleading, disparaging or negative comments which injures, damages or brings disrepute to other party's reputation, goodwill or image.
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