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Sergio Perez almost lost lead of Monaco Grand Prix after slamming on brakes to avoid bird

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Red Bull driver claimed his first win of the 2022 Formula One season in Monaco as he crossed the line ahead of Ferrari's Carlos Sainz and reigning champion Max Verstappen.

Following the race, Perez remains third in the Drivers' Championship behind leader Verstappen and second place Charles Leclerc.However, eagle-eyed fans spotted that Perez almost surrendered his lead during the race when a bird flew across the track in front of his car, forcing him to brake sharply.With three of his rivals close behind him after turning a corner, Perez's sharp break is clearly visible as he narrowly avoided colliding with the bird during the race in Monte Carlo.Luckily for Perez, though, his quick thinking to avoid hitting the bird did not cost him his lead in the race as he went on to take the chequered flag and claim the third race win of his F1 career.His win was not without controversy, though, with both Perez and Verstappen appeared to cross the yellow line at the pit lane exit during the race.Who will win the 2022 Formula One Drivers' Championship?

Let us know in the comments section below.Ferrari chief Mattia Binotto was left seeking clarification from the FIA on the incident after the race for what he believed was a "clear breach of regulations".It was an action packed day of racing in Monaco, with the start of the race delayed considerably due to heavy rain as the weather conditions caused safety concerns for the drivers.When the race finally did get underway, some fans criticised the decision to go ahead with the race due to the chaos being caused on the track by the conditions.Mick Schumacher later fell foul to the rain-affected surface as he was involved in a horror crash which left his car split into two pieces, but luckily.

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