May 26th 2024.
The Monaco Grand Prix was off to a chaotic start as multiple collisions occurred on lap one. The most devastating of these was a crash between Sergio Perez, Kevin Magnussen, and Nico Hulkenberg, which caused the race to be halted for 45 minutes. It was a "monster" of an accident, with debris scattered across the track and all three drivers immediately out of the race.
Perez, starting in 16th place due to a disastrous qualifying, had a poor start and found himself at the back of the pack where the two Haas cars were. As they approached turn one, Magnussen's front wheels were alongside Perez's rear, and neither driver was willing to yield. This led to a collision, sending both cars hurtling into the walls at high speed. Unfortunately, Hulkenberg was caught in the crossfire and was also forced to retire from the race.
The incident was investigated by the stewards, but they ultimately classified it as a racing incident. However, many believed that Magnussen was lucky to escape punishment, especially with the possibility of a race ban looming over him. The crash was a scary moment for all involved, with fellow Formula 1 drivers labeling Perez and Magnussen as "stupid" for their actions.
In an interview with Sky Sports, Magnussen placed the blame on Perez, stating that he had a good portion of his car alongside Perez's and expected him to leave enough space. However, Perez squeezed him towards the wall, causing the collision. He also expressed disappointment at seeing both cars out of the race and called the situation "sh*tty."
Hulkenberg, who had the best view of the incident, initially took a more diplomatic approach, calling it a typical lap-one racing accident. However, his mood changed later as he described the incident as "stupid" and unnecessary from both drivers. He also expressed disappointment at being the unlucky victim and missing the crash by only two-tenths of a second.
As the race continued, it was clear that the incident had a significant impact on the team, with Hulkenberg expressing frustration and disappointment at the wasted energy and time put into the race. The Monaco Grand Prix was off to a dramatic start, and the consequences of the "monster" crash would be felt throughout the rest of the race.
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