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Perez went “blind” into qualifying after Friday crash
Sergio Perez had a challenging qualifying session at Monza, struggling to match the pace of his teammate Max Verstappen. He had a spin into the Parabolica tyre wall in FP2, which affected his track time and disrupted the car’s setup. Perez managed to salvage fifth place despite these setbacks, but acknowledged that their preparation was not ideal. He also faced issues with the engine and had to undergo a power unit change. Perez hopes to avoid any first-lap trouble in the race and aims to gain positions without putting too much strain on the tires. He didn’t discount the possibility of Ferrari having race pace on Sunday, stating that it’s still uncertain.
Source: Motorsport.com
