In the opening lap of the Monaco Grand Prix, a dramatic collision unfolded, involving Sergio Pérez and both Haas drivers, leading to a suspension of the race.
As the track inclined from Turn 1, Haas driver Kevin Magnussen found himself in a collision course with Pérez, with the corner veering towards the right side.
Magnussen, positioned on the inside, clashed with Pérez as available space dwindled.
The impact propelled Pérez into a forceful meeting with the trackside wall, subsequently ensnaring Nico Hülkenberg's car as it re-entered the racing line.
Resultantly, Pérez's car suffered significant damage, while both Haas vehicles were rendered unable to continue.
None of the three drivers involved in the crash sustained any injuries.
The race stewards acknowledged the incident, yet just before the race recommenced, they announced that no further investigation would take place.
The decision is likely to stir controversy, particularly with Magnussen already teetering on the brink of a one-race ban, just two penalty points shy.
The initial lap unfolded in chaos. Ferrari's Carlos Sainz veered off track shortly after, higher up the circuit, grappling with a front-left puncture as he ascended the hill.
A few turns later, Alpine teammates Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon tangled as they navigated the tunnel section.
The race recommenced from a standing grid, essentially resetting as if it were the race's outset.
Despite his earlier setback and subsequent drop in position, Sainz found himself restarting the race from third place, owing to the timing of the red flag deployment.