P1racenews AI automatic summary:
After appearing like he had finally turned a corner, Sergio Perez’s home F1 race quickly descended into a nightmare at a time he can ill-afford it.
Sergio Perez’s race at the Mexico City Grand Prix ended in disappointment as his attempt to overtake Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc on the first lap resulted in a collision that forced him to retire. Despite admitting that he could have avoided the crash, Perez expressed pride in giving it his all. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner understood Perez’s ambition and didn’t blame him for the incident. This unfortunate turn of events further raises doubts about Perez’s future with Red Bull, especially with Daniel Ricciardo putting on an impressive performance for AlphaTauri, securing a fourth-place qualifying spot and finishing seventh in the race. Ricciardo’s strong comeback and the team’s improved standing in the constructors’ championship could have significant implications for both AlphaTauri and Ricciardo’s future in Formula 1.
Source: Crash
