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Sergio Perez has predicted that following other cars will be even more difficult in Formula 1 in 2024 and could
Despite coming just 0.358 seconds behind his teammate and polesitter Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez had to settle for the third row in a tightly contested opening qualifying session. Perez admitted that a crucial mistake at Turn 1 deprived him of the opportunity to start next to the other Red Bull car, with Charles Leclerc from Ferrari securing the second spot. The Mexican driver also felt that his chances in Q3 were compromised when Red Bull decided to play it safe by using an extra set of tires to avoid potential elimination in the second stage. Perez remained positive about the team’s overall performance, despite his individual error, and he believed that their race pace would be stronger. He acknowledged the strategic advantage of having an additional set of Soft compound tires compared to their competitors for the race. However, Perez expressed caution about the challenges of overtaking due to increased difficulty caused by dirty air in the wake of the new ground effect cars, emphasizing the importance of tomorrow’s race.
