P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Sergio Perez endured a difficult qualifying session in Austria and is set to start the race from the fourth row of the grid on Sunday.
During qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix, Sergio Perez finished in seventh place, nearly one second slower than his teammate Max Verstappen, who claimed pole position for the eighth time this season. Perez attributed his deficit to not having new Soft tires in Q3, which affected his performance compared to Verstappen. Despite the setback, Perez remains optimistic about his chances in the race and believes that the changes made will benefit him on Sunday. Perez, who has not been on the podium since China, is determined to bounce back and make up positions during the grand prix. Additionally, he emphasized the importance of tire management after struggling with degradation in recent races.
