what happened to checo perez

Sergio Perez, a Formula One driver for Red Bull, crashed out of the Mexico City Grand Prix on the opening lap after making contact with Charles Leclerc at the first corner. Perez was visibly upset after reaching the pits, where the team tried to repair his car, but it proved impossible. The incident caused damage to his floor and sidepod as he skidded off into the run-off zone. Perez returned back to the pits, and the team elected to pull the car back into the garage, where checks confirmed that he could not continue. The Red Bull driver appeared to be on the verge of tears as he sat in the cockpit. The first lap exit was as bad as Perez’s hometown race could have gone, especially given the pressure he is under to deliver for Red Bull. After a strong start to the season, Perez’s form has dipped, and he has not finished on the podium in his last five races, including Mexico.