P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Red Bull driver Sergio Perez was the big loser of the game of brinkmanship at the start of the final runs in sprint qualifying having had to do his final lap sandwiched between Alpine drivers Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly
Red Bull driver Sergio Perez had a challenging qualifying session sandwiched between Alpine drivers and ended up in seventh place on the grid for the Austrian GP sprint race. This setback came at a crucial time for Perez, who was looking to improve his recent form. Despite the short lap time in Austria, drivers faced difficulties creating gaps on the track, resulting in a disadvantage for those at the back. The delays at the pit exit caused problems for drivers like Perez, Leclerc, and Gasly in starting their final laps on time. Perez expressed frustration with the situation, feeling that he could not maximize his performance potential. Gasly also faced obstacles and pressure to complete a fast outlap due to the congested pit lane.
