Sergio Perez described his exit from the Mexican Grand Prix as a “big disappointment” as his hopes of a points result on home turf were wrecked by a brake failure. Perez started from a low-key 13th on the grid but ran a one-stop strategy, pitting during the Virtual Safety Car period caused by Carlos Sainz Jr.’s exit, to move into the points. Perez overhauled Charles Leclerc – who went on to finish seventh – but his Force India VJM11 was struck by a brake failure, and he toured around into the pits to retire. “It hurts a lot, it hurts a lot,” said Perez, whose every move was cheered by the Mexican spectators throughout the weekend. “I think we...
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