P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Another qualifying disaster for Sergio Perez. Eight successive qualifying sessions now he has failed to make it into the top 10.
Sergio Perez’s chances of keeping his Red Bull seat for next season took another hit during the latest qualifying session, landing him in 16th place for the Qatar sprint race after being eliminated in SQ1. With eight consecutive sessions outside the top-10 shoot-out, the pressure is mounting on Perez as Red Bull considers his future, potentially looking at Liam Lawson or Yuki Tsunoda for 2025 instead. Perez cited an issue with his RB20 and a late scuffle with Charles Leclerc as factors contributing to his disappointing performance in qualifying. Despite the setback, Perez remains focused on improving for the main qualifying session and the upcoming grand prix, acknowledging the challenge ahead but promising to give his best effort.
