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Sergio Perez is adamant he never “forgot how to drive” as he secured a front-row starting spot at the Belgian Grand Prix to bring an end to his recent Formula 1 slump. Perez came into this weekend under pressure to deliver amid Red Bull’s declaration that an evaluation on his place will take place during […]
Sergio Perez faced pressure to perform this weekend due to Red Bull’s announcement of a potential evaluation of his position during the upcoming summer break. Despite a slip to 10th in Q2, Perez impressed with a third-place qualification at Spa-Francorchamps, narrowly avoiding elimination by Williams’ Alex Albon. Perez attributed the vulnerability to their run program, admitting a mistake in leaving themselves susceptible. Though advancing to the top three, Perez acknowledged the struggle in unlocking an ideal car balance for the Belgian Grand Prix. He emphasized that the mounting pressure and recent criticisms have not affected his approach, stating that the focus remains on performance and improvement for upcoming races. Perez expressed confidence in the progress made with the car setup and strategy, aiming to capitalize on the opportunity in the race and future events.
