What the Stewards Said:

"During the Sprint Session Oracle Red Bull Racing Car Number 11 Suffered an Accident Where Chassis 01 Got Damaged Beyond Repair. Following That Chassis 01 Was Dismantled to a State That Does Not Meet the Criteria of a Car as Outlined in Article 27.2 Anymore. Subsequently All Dismantled Parts as Well as the Damaged Survival Cell Were Covered in Accordance with Article 40.6.

Full Changes Made to Perez’s Car

- Lhs and Rhs Rear Brake Drum Brackets

Sergio Perez to Start F1 Qatar Gp from Pit Lane but Avoids Further Penalty for 'Third Car' | F1

By David Miller

• Oct 8, 2026 • 3 min read

Sergio Perez to Start F1 Qatar Gp from Pit Lane but Avoids Further Penalty for 'Third Car' | F1

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

The Mexican Qualified 13Th for Sunday’s Race but a Crash Involving Esteban Ocon and Nico Hulkenberg in the Sprint Race Left His Red Bull Car Damaged Beyond Repair.

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