‘Ten years it has taken me’ – Sergio Perez in dreamland after last-to-first F1 win

‘Ten years it has taken me’ – Sergio Perez in dreamland after last-to-first F1 win

Racing Point driver Sergio Perez celebrates his victory (Kamran Jebreili/AP).

Sergio Perez said he hoped he was not dreaming after storming from last to first to claim his maiden Formula One win at the 190th attempt in Sunday’s Sakhir Grand Prix.

Perez, 30, was clipped by Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc on the opening lap – and after stopping for repairs he found himself at the back of the field.

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