P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Red Bull’s Sergio Perez blamed a slow Esteban Ocon for compromising his final run in Sprint qualifying, finishing in a lacklustre eighth place for tomorrow’s Formula 1’s Austrian Grand Prix Sprint race. The final eight-minute SQ3 session in Friday’s Sprint qualifying session at the Red Bull Ring saw all 10 competitors wait until the final […]
In Friday’s Sprint qualifying session at the Red Bull Ring, all 10 competitors waited until the final minutes before heading out onto the circuit, putting pressure on the drivers to set strong times. Perez faced challenges as he credited a run-in with Ocon for compromising his efforts. Perez expressed disappointment, stating he believes they had the pace for a better result but circumstances didn’t allow it. While Perez starts from eighth position in the Sprint, his teammate Verstappen secured pole position. Verstappen, topping all sessions, celebrated a successful Sprint with a strong performance, reflecting on the support from Dutch fans. The contrasting fortunes of Red Bull’s drivers continue to show, with Perez aiming to improve in the upcoming Sprint and Grand Prix qualifying sessions.
