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Sergio Perez has admitted that his battle to overtake Charles Leclerc cost him the chance to catch Lando Norris for
Perez faced challenges at the start of the race, losing a place to Fernando Alonso and struggling to regain momentum. The Mexican driver noted that his early battle with Alonso had an impact on his tire usage and performance in the first stint. Despite adjustments made between the Sprint event and the race, Perez felt they took a step back. He mentioned difficulties in matching Verstappen’s pace and regaining positions lost during the Virtual Safety Car period. Climbing through the pack in both the Sprint and the race, Perez highlighted the challenge of assessing the car’s balance in traffic. In reflecting on the race, Perez emphasized the need to review and improve strategies for future performances.
