Formula One title contender Sergio Perez crashed out of qualifying for the Monaco Grand Prix on Saturday, leaving him to start last on Sunday.
The Mexican driver, who won the race last year, lost control of his Red Bull at the Sainte Devote corner and crashed into the barriers. The crash brought out a red flag and ended the qualifying session for Perez.
Perez's crash means that he will start the race from the back of the grid. The Monaco Grand Prix is a street circuit, which makes it very difficult to overtake. This means that Perez will have a very difficult task in front of him if he wants to score any points.
Perez was disappointed with his crash. "I cannot believe what I’ve done," he said. "This is not fair for my team, so I’m super disappointed today with myself."
Perez's crash is a major blow to his title hopes. The Mexican driver is currently second in the championship, 14 points behind his Red Bull team mate Max Verstappen. With a strong performance in Monaco, Perez could have closed the gap to Verstappen. However, now that he will start last, it will be very difficult for Perez to challenge for the win.
The Monaco Grand Prix is one of the most prestigious races on the Formula One calendar. The race is held on a street circuit, which makes it very difficult to overtake. This means that qualifying is often more important than the race itself.
Perez's crash is a reminder of the dangers of Formula One racing. The sport is incredibly fast and unforgiving, and even the best drivers in the world can make mistakes.
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