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Perez rues qualifying mistake that prevented Suzuka front row
Sergio Perez expressed disappointment in his qualifying mistake, which cost him a spot on the front row of the Japanese Grand Prix. He used a second set of Soft tyres in Q2, which limited him to one new set for the final runs in Q3. Perez’s lap time only placed him fifth on the grid, 0.7 seconds behind his teammate Max Verstappen’s pole lap. He believes that using the extra set in Q2 hindered their chances of securing a front-row start. Perez remains optimistic about their race pace and tire degradation, hoping for a one-two finish in order to clinch the Constructors’ title for Red Bull. However, he expects it to be challenging to overtake both McLaren drivers, particularly in the first sector. Perez also anticipates that tire degradation will play a crucial role in the race.
Source: RacingNews 365
