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‘Czech’ Perez: ‘The sanctions against Charles (Leclerc) were fair’
Mexican Sergio Perez (Red Bull) A second-place finish in the Japanese Grand Prix put him in second place in the Formula One World Championship. His teammate Dutchman Max Verstappen (Red Bull) scored mathematically. “The sanctions against Charles[Ferrari’s Leclerc, Monegasque]were just,” he declared at Suzuka.
Leclerc crossed the finish line second, but was given a five-second penalty for malpractice. He skipped the final “chicane” a few meters from the finish line.
“It was a little crazy and as usual it was a tough fight for Charles[Leclerc].The ‘Czech’, who was born in Guadalajara (Jalisco) 31 years ago, climbed his 23rd F1 podium this Sunday, commenting that it was his ninth ‘withdrawal’ of the season.
“He finally tried to make a move.locked and went straightThe intrepid pilot from Guadalajara explained that after finishing second this Sunday, he is already second in the World Cup with 253 points, one more than Leclerc.
“I was out and he came back.i think the penalty is fair‘ said ‘Czech’ Perez at Suzuka this Sunday after finishing second at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Source: Mundo Deportivo
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