Pérez Seals Victory Ahead of Sainz and Verstappen in Rain-Hit Race in Monaco
Sergio Perez Wins the Monaco Grand Prix for Red Bull
Sergio Perez has taken his first victory of the 2022 Formula One season in a thrilling and rain-hit Monaco Grand Prix. The Mexican driver led from the start after pole-sitter Charles Leclerc crashed out on lap 18. Perez held off a spirited challenge from Carlos Sainz Jr. of Ferrari and Max Verstappen of Red Bull to take the win.
Christian Horner and His Team Gambled on Their
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner was delighted with the victory, especially after the strategy gamble that saw Perez pit for fresh tires under a safety car period. "It was a fantastic race," Horner said. "We took a bit of a risk with the early pit stop, but it paid off in the end. Sergio drove brilliantly and controlled the race from the front."
Pérez Wins 2022 Monaco GP as Ferrari Blunder Costs Leclerc as it Happened
The race was overshadowed by a costly error from Ferrari. Leclerc crashed out on lap 18 while leading the race, giving Perez an unassailable lead. The Monegasque driver was visibly distraught after the incident and his hopes of winning his home race were dashed.
Conclusion
Pérez's victory in Monaco is a significant result for the Mexican driver and for Red Bull. It is Perez's first win since the 2021 Sakhir Grand Prix and it moves him up to third in the drivers' championship standings. The win is also a boost for Red Bull, who now lead Ferrari in the constructors' championship by 36 points.
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