Heavy rain poured down on Monaco ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix, soaking fans, teams, drivers and the iconic street track.
After an hour-plus delay, the drivers were finally off, racing against the clock as red flags riddled the crown jewel. They sought dry lines, trying to find grip. Monaco is widely known as a track where overtaking is incredibly difficult given the tight quarters between the barriers. With heavier cars thanks to new technological regulations this season, it proved to be a difficult feat and the rain didn’t help.
Carlos Sainz Jr. came barreling past the pit straight, looking to possibly overtake Sergio Pérez. But his Ferrari F1-75 found a wet part of the track, and instinct kicked in as his rear started to slide. The Sky Sports announcers said, “His dad’s rally experience came in there for him,” and described it as “the save of the season.”
