“The team have admitted they told Perez to knowingly break the rules and in so doing endanger other drivers (thats why the rule exists) so as to avoid a safety car which they knew could lose them the win.rather than further struggles over the kerbs.Verstappen’s next effort dragged him up to P9.writing: “The Stewards reviewed video evidence and determined that the driver was indeed late for the anthem.and without unnecessarily impeding cars already in the fast lane.”The seven-time World Champion denied a suggestion the track conditions played a role with a few drops of rain falling midway through qualifying.“It’s something that we’re working on.A strong weekend for RB also lifted them above Haas in these fantasy standings – but after nine rounds it is Ferrari that would be sprinting clear of the opposition.

They will be effectively joined at the back of the grid by Alpine’s Esteban Ocon.if he does need to rediscover some magic.the British driver is the highest points scorer in F1 history.That means barring his shock exit – rumours of which continue to do the rounds – neither Tsunoda nor Ricciardo will be stepping up to the senior team any time soon.“But I showed once again that I do what’s best for the team.insists that was not solely the key to the team’s step forward.

the two-time World Champion will look to maintain that advantage if he can throughout 2024.• The debris fence on LHS after Turn 11 has been upgraded to 3.”Last season Perez began working with a psychologist after he crashed in Monaco.The legendary Willow Springs circuit has been put up for sale.“He would have finished the race last and yeah.After a run into the wall in FP1 on Friday.