P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Sergio Perez banked a first career top-three start at Suzuka, being pipped by team-mate Max Verstappen to pole.
Sergio Perez expressed disappointment over a mistake on his out-lap, which he believed cost him a chance at pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix. Despite qualifying second behind Max Verstappen, Perez was only 0.066s away from his teammate’s time, who secured a fifth consecutive P1 start. This marks Perez’s first top three start in Japan, with the driver noting challenging track conditions, especially in the final sector. Perez emphasized the importance of a good exit out of the chicane at Suzuka, where he felt he lost time compared to Verstappen, highlighting the close competition between them throughout the weekend. Despite the setback, Perez remains optimistic about his race pace improvements and aims to be strong during the Grand Prix. Don’t miss out on a chance to win awesome F1 prizes by subscribing to our YouTube channel!
