P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Sergio Perez will start the Bahrain Grand Prix from fifth place on the grid, sharing the third row with Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso.
Sergio Perez reacted positively to his first qualifying run with the RB20 despite a mistake that he believes cost him a front-row starting position. Perez secured fifth place, setting a lap time over four-tenths slower than teammate Max Verstappen, who claimed pole position. Last year, qualifying was a weak point for Perez as he missed out on advancing into the final stage multiple times. Despite an error on his final attempt during qualifying in Bahrain, Perez acknowledged the team’s overall positive performance. Perez noted improved stability and progress with the RB20, expressing optimism for the race ahead.
