F1 Monaco Grand Prix: Red Bull’s Sergio Perez crashes out in Lap 1 after heavy contact with Magnussen

Red Bull Racing’s Sergio Perez crashed in the first lap of the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday, bringing out the red flag after contact with both Haas cars. Charles Leclerc, who started from pole position, was leading the race before the Mexican found the barriers.

Kevin Magnussen looked to make a move on Perez in the straight following Turn 1 but the lack of room in the narrow Monaco track meant he made contact., pushing Perez to the barriers. His teammate Nico Hulkenberg was also picked up by the duo and was out of the race before Lap 1 could conclude.

Hulkenberg was not impressed with his teammate’s attempted move, calling it ‘unnecessary’ on the team radio. Based on the stewards investigation, Magnussen might be awarded a race penalty as well as penalty points for the season.

The Danish driver is currently on 10 penalty points for the year and two more points will hand him a race ban.