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Helmut Marko was not best-pleased with Sergio Perez’s actions in the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko criticized Sergio Perez’s grid error at the Mexico City Grand Prix, calling it “incomprehensible” for a driver of his experience. Perez’s mistake of parking too far forward in his grid-box led to a five-second penalty by the stewards, ultimately affecting his race performance. Despite a strong start, Perez finished 17th and last after sustaining damage in contact with Liam Lawson. Marko expressed disappointment in Perez’s qualifying performance and the subsequent error in positioning the car incorrectly on the grid. The incident with Lawson further hindered Perez’s race, as his damaged car could no longer compete effectively. Marko noted the unfortunate outcome of Perez’s challenging weekend in Mexico, emphasizing the impact of these issues on the team’s performance.