P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The 2024 Monaco Grand Prix has been red-flagged for a huge opening-lap incident involving Red Bull’s Sergio Perez and the two Haas cars
The 2024 Monaco Grand Prix was red-flagged due to a massive opening-lap incident involving Sergio Perez from Red Bull and the two Haas cars. Perez was under pressure from both Haas VF-24s, which had started at the back due to disqualification from qualifying for DRS wing gap non-compliance. A collision occurred between Perez and Kevin Magnussen as they headed up the hill, involving Nico Hulkenberg as well, who called it “unnecessary” on the radio. Fortunately, all drivers were unharmed, but cleanup was necessary due to debris on the track. The incident was one of three separate opening-lap incidents, including Carlos Sainz making contact with Oscar Piastri, and Esteban Ocon colliding with Pierre Gasly at Alpine. The race order will be reset to the original grid order for a standing start, with Sainz reclaiming third position. Perez, Ocon, and the Haas drivers will not participate in the restarted race set for 15:44 local time.
