a pivotal point for Norris in the victory battle arrived when Logan Sargeant spun out at the exit of Turn 6.
he was only 11-9 ahead (with Qatar and Austin excluded after a Sainz DNS and Leclerc DSQ respectively).
Perez explained that after picking up damage in an incident with Pierre Gasly at the start.
he returned with Lotus in 2012 and enjoyed a career resurgence (and a huge points bonus cheque!) before seeing out his twilight years at Ferrari and Alfa Romeo.