Perez under investigation after latest qualifying shocker

Sergio Perez is under investigation and is required to report to the stewards on Saturday, ahead of the Qatar sprint race at the Lusail International Circuit. 

Perez and RB’s Yuki Tsunoda are both under investigation for an alleged breach of Article 12.2.1 i) of the International Sporting Code and noncompliance with the race director’s event note.

The race director’s event note in question regards exceeding the time limit between the safety car lines during sprint qualifying.

It was a disastrous session for both drivers, with Perez and Tsunoda having been eliminated in the first part of sprint qualifying. 

Perez could only secure 16th on the grid, ahead of Tsunoda in 17th. The summons is set to take place at 14:00 and 14:10 local time.