Horrifying 12-car pile-up brings Monaco GP to a standstill after crash on first bend

A shocking 12-car pile-up brought the feature race to an abrupt halt on the streets of The chaos unfolded when Alex Dunne and Victor Martins clashed at Turn 1, both vying for an early advantage.

Dunne was off from pole but it was Martin who surged ahead down the first straight. Trouble struck at the first bend when Dunne’s front end collided with the side of Martin's car, propelling both into a spin that ended in the barriers.

The ensuing mayhem saw drivers collide in a desperate bid to dodge the unfolding disaster, with some vehicles ending up mounted on each other, posing a severe risk to driver safety.

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In total, twelve cars were embroiled in the wreckage, prompting the race to be suspended as red flags were waved. Incredibly, despite the carnage, all drivers emerged unscathed and reconvened with their respective teams.

Martins was incensed by the crash and pointed the finger squarely at Dunne. Broadcasters captured the 23-year-old seething to his pit crew: "Who does he think he is,

This comment appeared to mock and star Verstappen’s notoriously assertive racing style, reports