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Magnussen labels Perez contact a ‘pretty desperate move’
Kevin Magnussen criticized Sergio Perez’s attempt to overtake him during the Japanese Grand Prix, calling it a “pretty desperate move.” Perez tried to pass Magnussen in the hairpin on Lap 12, but ended up hitting the rear of Magnussen’s car, causing him to spin out. This incident resulted in damage to Perez’s front wing, which forced him to pit for a replacement after he had already had contact with Lewis Hamilton on Lap 1. Both drivers were in 11th and 12th positions at the time of the clash, but Magnussen’s race was ruined while Perez retired from the race but later returned to serve his time penalty. Magnussen felt that the incident ended their race, especially since it was too early for their planned two-stop strategy and their car’s tire degradation was already an issue. In the end, Magnussen finished 15th, the last driver to cross the finish line.
Source: RacingNews 365
