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Sergio Perez’s Mexican Grand Prix lasted just one corner after he was forced to retire from the race with terminal damage – however Red Bull asserts it can’t blame the 33-year-old for his feisty nature on the opening lap.
Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner understands Sergio Perez’s aggression at the start of the Mexico City Grand Prix and does not blame him for wanting to impress in front of his home crowd. Perez had a strong launch off the line and was alongside Charles Leclerc and teammate Max Verstappen into the first corner, but contact between him and Leclerc forced Perez to retire. This, coupled with Lewis Hamilton’s strong performance, reduced Perez’s lead in the points to 20. Horner stated that it was a racing incident and that three cars trying to enter one corner was the cause. He also provided words of encouragement to Perez, reminding him that the next race in Brazil is coming up soon.
Source: RacingNews 365
