WATCH: Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg both off track on first lap

Title protagonists on the grass at the first turn of Mexican GP

Both Mercedes run wide on the first lap of the Mexican Grand Prix, whilst Pascal Wehrlein's race ends prematurely following a clash with Marcus Ericsson.

Relive an action-packed first lap in Mexico where both championship protagonists, Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg, found themselves on the grass at the first turn.

Starting out from pole, Hamilton out-braked himself and shot across the grass, missing the first three corners of the track before rejoining.

Behind him, Nico Rosberg was forced off the track by Max Verstappen in the Red Bull car, and after the pair made contact, the German was forced across the inside of Turn Two.

Further back, Esteban Gutierrez made contact with Pascal Wehrlein and spun the Manor driver into the Sauber of Marcus Ericsson which brought out the safety car.

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