- The Formula 2 feature race was quickly halted following a multi-car pile up
- Drivers were unable to avoid becoming embroiled in chaos on the narrow streets
The Formula 2 feature race had to be brought to a halt after an 11-car pile-up forced a red flag just hours before Sunday’s Grand Prix.
With F2 getting underway on Sunday morning, a collision between Alex Dunne and Victor Martins on the first turn quickly caused chaos.
After getting off to a poor start from pole, McLaren’s Dunne surrendered the racing line to Martins heading into Sainte Devote.
The Irishman’s front end then collided with the side of Martins’ car with the pair sent into the barriers in the famously narrow streets of the principality.
With little room to maneuver the incident quickly led to a pile-up, with a chain collision causing carnage.
Dutch driver Richard Verschoor was forced to retire after suffering severe damage to his front wheel after being unable to avoid joining the mayhem.
No fewer than 11 drivers ultimately found themselves on the list of retirements, with red flags waved to suspend the race.
While the location of the crash ultimately prevented any of the drivers from suffering injuries in the wreckage, those involved were quick to assign blame in the immediate aftermath.
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