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The Mexican finished in second place for his second podium of the year after a five-second time penalty for an unsafe release.
Sergio Perez expressed his opinion that Red Bull was fortunate the five-second time penalty he received during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix did not affect his position standings. Despite the penalty for an unsafe release after a pit stop against Fernando Alonso, Perez managed to secure a fourth-place reentry and later surpassed Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris. However, he couldn’t catch up to Verstappen, who clinched his 56th career victory. Perez maintained second place, leading the team to another successful one-two finish this season. He acknowledged the penalty, emphasizing the need for a wider pit lane due to the cramped situation during the race. Perez noted the progress made by RB20 during the race, despite not qualifying on the front row, and reflecting on a challenging yet compromised race. The driver commended the team’s performance, emphasizing the differences between the track in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain and the importance of maintaining momentum in upcoming races.
