What a Monaco Grand Prix it was!!! It was not the hometown hero Charles Leclerc but Red Bull driver Sergio Perez, who took the win in the iconic streets of Monaco. The Mexican driver controlled the whole race in the mixed conditions to keep the Ferrari of Carlos Sainz, Max Verstappen, and Charles Leclerc behind.

Perez was ecstatic on the team radio on in-lap after crossing the chequered flag. This is Checo’s third win in Formula One and his second with the Austrian team since joining them at the beginning of the 2021 season.

Sergio Perez roars in delight after winning the Monaco Grand Prix

The win is even sweeter for the Mexican driver, as he was denied the win in Barcelona a week earlier. On the team radio, while celebrating the win, Perez mentioned that this is where they belong on the grid.

” Guysss… Yes…This is us. Come on. Vamos, well-done guys,” said Checo after his win.

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner too was really happy for his driver for getting the team’s 5th win of the season. ” Checo, you have won Monaco well done. Unbelievable drive and what a brilliant drive,” said Horner.

“Thank you guys, thank you, everyone. So happy to be part of this team,” said Perez.

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The first win of the season takes Checo closer to Leclerc and Verstappen in the championship. He remains in the third position, as he is just 15 points behind Max and 6 points behind Leclerc. Can he fight for his first world championship throughout the season? Let us see.

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