Sergio
Perez’s return to the F1 grid with Cadillac hit a rough patch after he picked
up two separate fines within thirteen minutes during a single session. While
financial penalties rarely affect a driver’s race result directly, a cluster
of infractions like this often points to a driver still adapting to a new
team’s procedures and a new car’s characteristics — a reminder that even
experienced drivers face a real adjustment period with a new outfit.