Perez flatly denies crashing 'on purpose' to hurt Verstappen
Sergio Perez has denied crash ing "on purpose " in Monaco Grand Prix qualifying to hinder Formula 1 teammate Max Verstappen , saying "everyone makes mistakes."
Suggestions that Perez did deliberately crash during the second Q3 laps in Monaco has been rife this week after Verstappen refused to let Perez through in Brazil to aid in his push for P2 in the Drivers' Championship, saying he "had his reasons."
It stems from Perez spinning at Portier during the session and blocking the track, causing a red flag and early end to the fight for pole, with the Mexican taking third as a result and Verstappen's potential pole lap being abandoned and leaving him fourth.
Come race day, a bungled strategy from Ferrari allowed Perez to undercut both cars and inherit the lead as Verstappen came home third.
And when asked if he had crashed deliberately, Perez rejected the claim. ...