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Sergio Perez suffered a heartbreak on home turf as he retired from the Mexican Grand Prix after making contact with Charles Leclerc on the opening lap. However, the Red Bull driver believes he was right to risk making the overtake stick.
Sergio Perez defended his decision to attempt an overtake on Charles Leclerc at the Mexico City Grand Prix, despite it leading to his retirement from the race. Perez believed it would have been a letdown for the fans if he didn’t go for the move. He acknowledged that it was a high-risk maneuver, but felt it was worth taking. Despite the disappointment, Perez expressed pride in his team’s efforts and his determination to go for the win. However, his retirement puts his second place in the Drivers’ Championship at risk, with Lewis Hamilton now only 20 points behind.
Source: RacingNews 365
