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Sergio Perez’s race in Miami almost ended in immediate disaster as he came extremely close to hitting team-mate Max Verstappen at the first corner.
Sergio Perez discussed his near miss with team-mate Max Verstappen during the Miami Grand Prix’s opening lap. Perez, starting from fourth on the grid, locked up his tyre and made slight contact with Verstappen’s car. Both drivers continued the race, with Perez finishing fourth after a challenging race at the Miami International Autodrome. Perez explained that he lost grip off-line during the start, nearly causing a collision with Verstappen. Despite the incident, Red Bull faced their second defeat of the season, with Lando Norris securing his first-ever victory in Miami. Perez acknowledged that McLaren was faster overall during the weekend, with Norris putting pressure on him during the race.
