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Perez slapped with 5 place grid drop for blocking Kimi and Fred in quali! Sergio Perez has been handed a five-place grid penalty for blocking during qualifying for the German Grand Prix.
Having originally qualified in 12th place, Perez will now start 17th following the decision to penalise him. The punishment is for blocking both Fernando Alonso and Kimi Raikkonen during the Q2 session as rain fell - with Raikkonen particularly vocal over his team radio over the incident - and the stewards explained it had taken the action due to Perez having twice impeded other drivers. Sergio Perez penalised five places for blocking | German Grand Prix | Formula 1 news, live F1 | ESPN F1


Red Bull engine mapping under investigation by FIA
Red Bull is under investigation by the FIA this morning after technical delegate Jo Bauer reported that he found an engine mapping irregularity.

Rivals confirm that the matter clearly relates to off throttle blowing of the diffuser, which is not permitted this year.

A technical report from Bauer said: “Having examined the engine base torque map of car numbers 01 and 02 it became apparent that the maximum torque output of both engines is significantly less in the mid rpm range than previously seen for these engines at other events.

“In my opinion this is therefore in breach of Article 5.5.3 of the 2012 F1 Technical Regulations as the engines are able to deliver more torque at a given engine speed in the mid rpm range.

“Furthermore this new torque map will artificially alter the aerodynamic characteristics of both cars which is also in contravention on TD 036-11.” Red Bull engine mapping under investigation by FIA | Adam Cooper's F1 Blog
My gut feeling is that Red Bull will get a slap on the wrist, however I believe they should have to take a grid penalty