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Not an ideal start for the Mexican at his home race after attempting to take the lead into Turn 1.
Sergio Perez was forced to retire on the first lap of the Mexican Grand Prix due to a collision with Charles Leclerc. Perez attempted to take advantage of the slipstream and was alongside Leclerc and Max Verstappen, but the contact occurred when he turned into the corner. As a result, Perez’s car went airborne and sustained damage to its floor and sidepod before sliding off the track. Perez made his way back to the pits, but the team decided to pull the car into the garage.
Source: RacingNews 365