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Sergio Perez rued what he described as a “pretty disappointing” qualifying session as he slumped to 10th place on the grid for the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix. The Mexican has endured another torrid weekend in Austin, coming home in ninth place in the Sprint race, having been eliminated in SQ2 as he qualified […]
Mexican driver Sergio Perez had a challenging weekend in Austin, finishing ninth in the Sprint race and getting eliminated in SQ2 after qualifying 11th. Despite making it to Q3 for the Grand Prix, Perez struggled to make any progress in the race and ended up last among the runners. A deleted lap for track limits violation and a late crash by George Russell hindered Perez’s chances of moving up the grid. Perez expressed disappointment over his luck and emphasized the positive changes made to his car’s setup for qualifying. He acknowledged the lack of upgrades on his car compared to teammate Max Verstappen’s but remained hopeful for a stronger race pace and potential recovery in the Grand Prix.
