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Sergio Perez scored his best qualifying result since last year in Belgium after securing third place for the Australian Grand Prix.
Sergio Perez believes that tyre degradation will heavily influence the outcome of the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday. Starting from third on the grid, he is behind his teammate Max Verstappen, who secured pole position but is facing an investigation for impeding Nico Hulkenberg. Perez is content with his performance in Melbourne, marking his best result in a qualifying session since the Belgian Grand Prix last year. Despite Ferrari’s strong pace, Perez anticipates a tough competition in the race due to high tyre degradation, especially with the softer tyre range brought by Pirelli. He emphasizes the importance of managing tyre wear during the race, as track position may not be as crucial at this point. Perez is optimistic about the battle ahead and looks forward to implementing a revised strategy for the race.
