P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Sergio Perez blamed multiple factors that contributed to him being eliminated in Q1 in Formula 1’s Monaco Grand Prix as he went from “finding the light” to “disaster”. Red Bull had experienced struggles throughout the opening two practice sessions with its RB20, but Perez managed a late improvement in FP3 to rise into fifth place. […]
Red Bull’s struggles with the RB20 improved slightly for Perez in the fifth place during FP3, but he still faced disappointment as he qualified in 18th position in Monaco blaming traffic and track conditions. Perez fell short of advancing due to traffic on his first run and hindering advertising stickers on his final push lap. The tight and winding Monaco street circuit limited overtaking opportunities, leading Perez to accept that his weekend chances were essentially dashed. Despite showing promise with a fifth-place position earlier, Perez’s qualifying misfortune left him lamenting missed opportunities for a better result.
