'Makes me so angry' - Sergio Perez outraged by F1 tractor incident as Pierre Gasly hit with penalties

Red Bull’s Sergio Perez described the incident that saw Pierre Gasly almost collide with a tractor as «the lowest point we’ve seen in the sport for years». The Japanese Grand Prix had barely got started before Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz spun out in extremely wet conditions, leading to an advertising hoarding hitting Gasly’s vehicle.

Ad That prompted him to return to the pits for repairs, and after he exited the paddock he then drove at high speed to rejoin the pack, which the FIA later confirmed he would face censure for. Japanese Grand Prix'It's been incredible' — Verstappen celebrates 'crazy' title win in Japan5 HOURS AGO At that point there were yellow flags, and then red, with the rain still intense and a tractor on the track to recover Sainz’s stricken vehicle.

That almost led to a disastrous accident as Gasly saw the tractor late on due to dreadful visibility, fortunately managing to avoid it. With the red flag issued, the cars were then taken into the pits for around two hours before the race was declared safe for a restart, which Max Verstappen won to become world champion for the second successive season.

The incident recalled the collision at Suzuka in 2014 that led to the death of Jules Bianchi the following year, and which prompted a safety overhaul. Bianchi hit a tractor in 2014 at Suzuka when it was attempting to clear an immobile Sauber car from the track.

Verstappen wins second world title after confusing finale in rain-hit Suzuka GP 'This is unacceptable — F1 stars fume after tractor allowed on track 'It's been incredible' — Verstappen celebrates 'crazy' title win in Japan A furious Gasly complained that he could have «killed himself» due to the vehicle being in the way. Lando Norris, Alex Albon,