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Sergio Perez believes that a strategy call during qualifying for the Mexico City Grand Prix “really hurt” the Red Bull
Mexican driver Sergio Perez qualified fifth for his home race at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, but believes his performance could have been better if he hadn’t used an extra set of tires in Q2. Perez admitted that he wasn’t surprised by Daniel Ricciardo’s strong performance for AlphaTauri, but acknowledged that it had an impact on his own position. Perez also acknowledged that there are many other drivers who would like to be in his seat at Red Bull, adding further pressure on his future with the team. Despite his qualifying troubles, Perez is optimistic about his progress and expects to build on his fourth-place finish in Austin. He recognizes the challenges of the race in Mexico City but remains determined to achieve a strong result and will aim to make early progress.
Source: Motorsport Week
