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Sergio Perez has admitted that an “increase in temperature” upsetting the balance of his Red Bull Formula 1 car prevented
Perez qualified just seven-hundredths behind polesitter Max Verstappen at Suzuka, resulting in a Red Bull front row lockout, his first since Miami almost a year ago. However, in the race, he was unable to challenge Verstappen, who clinched his third win of the 2024 season with a 12.8-second lead. Perez’s race was hindered when he fell behind Lando Norris and had to overtake both Norris and Charles Leclerc. Track temperature changes affected Perez’s car handling, impacting his performance in the first stint. Despite facing challenges, Perez managed to regain control in the later stints, finishing in a solid position. Perez’s bold overtakes at high speed corners were nerve-wracking for onlookers, but he saw them as “good fun” racing moments. Red Bull’s dominating 1-2 finishes in recent races have bolstered their championship leads, setting a positive tone for future rounds. Perez sees similarities between Suzuka and the upcoming Shanghai circuit, leaving Red Bull optimistic for continued success.
