P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Sergio Perez will start the Spanish Grand Prix from 11th on the grid, due to a three-place grid penalty.
Sergio Perez has admitted that Red Bull has faced more challenges than anticipated at the Spanish Grand Prix this weekend but sees some improvement on the horizon. Despite struggling in practice, Perez made it to Q3, a feat he hadn’t achieved in the past three races, securing P8 in qualifying after a small error. Due to a penalty, he will start in 11th place. Perez remains optimistic about his race pace and overall performance in the RB20. Although Red Bull was expected to dominate in Barcelona, the team has faced unexpected difficulties, with Max Verstappen losing pole position to Lando Norris. Perez mentioned that the team encountered more issues than expected during the weekend, especially with regard to tire performance. However, he remains hopeful for a better showing in the race.
