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Monaco Grand Prix: The best photos from Sergio Perez' wet and wild win
Monaco Grand Prix: The best photos from Sergio Perez' wet and wild win
Cork GainesMay 30, 2022, 00:38 IST
Monaco Grand PrixChristian Hartmann
Sergio Perez won a wet and wild Monaco Grand Prix.
The future of the race is in doubt as the cars have outgrown the narrow track. But thanks to rain that delayed the start of the race, we had strong racing throughout and even some overtakes.
Ferrari started 1-2, with Monaco native Charles Leclerc on pole, but a botched pit strategy cleared the way for Perez to win with championship leader Max Verstappen in third. Leclerc fell to fourth behind his teammate Carlos Sainz (P2) and the two Red Bull rivals.
We collected the best photos from the wild race at the Monaco Grand Prix, where glitz and glamour are always on full display.
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The yachts were out for the race.
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Unlike Miami, the marina was real.
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Lewis Hamilton arrived in style.
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The drivers wave to the fans during the pre-race parade.
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Kit Harrington, who has a brother who works for Red Bull Racing, posed with Christian Horner.
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Pierre Gasly poses before the race.
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Prince Jacques of Monaco and his father Prince Albert of Monaco give a thumbs up before the race.
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Charles Leclerc climbs into his car before the race. He started on pole, but a failed pit strategy dropped him to fourth.
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Carlos Sainz was ready for the race.
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Max Verstappen races in the shadow of the mountain.
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Another view of the marina and the sea.
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Rain wreaked havoc early on.
Alex Albon at the Monaco Grand Prix.ANP via Getty Images
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It was pouring.
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The start of the race was delayed multiple times.
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An aerial view of the track.
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Fans watch from balconies above the track.
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Max Verstappen goes around the iconic hairpin turn.
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Max Verstappen finished third, but extended his lead in the championship race.
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Mick Schumacher split his car in half but appeared to be OK in the one bad wreck of the day.
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Charles Leclerc seen through the railing in the tunnel.
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Carlos Sainz finished second.
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Sergio Perez races past the fans.
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Lewis Hamilton and Pierre Gasly pass each other in opposite directions.
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An overhead view of Charles Leclerc.
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Thanks to the rain, we had a rare sight at the Monaco Grand Prix — good racing throughout and even some overtakes.
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Trains of cars were a frequent sight.
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The cars race up the hill as fans look on from everywhere.
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Lando Norris finished sixth as he continues to impress for McLaren.
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But at the end of the day, it was Sergio Perez who took P1.
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He became the first Mexican driver to win the Monaco Grand Prix.
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It was a big win for Checo just one week after being told not to compete for the win in Spain to help the team.
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