Formula 1: How did Sergio Checo Perez perform at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix?

Sergio Checo Perez took pole position at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. which outlines him to win the race this Sunday, March 19th.

The Mexican driver got his first pole position in Saudi Arabia and now got his second at the same track.. Pérez took advantage of Verstappen’s retirement in the second quarter to take first place on the grid.

Sergio Perez set a time of 1:28.265, 155 thousandths ahead of his closest competitor, Charles Leclerc. who starts 10 places further due to a fine for changing his car.

“This route is dangerous, the danger is noticeable here, the walls are nearby. This is a feeling that we really like; and from the pole“Even more,” he said.

Pérez ran his first race in Saudi Arabia in 2021 in which he started in fifth position; however, contact with Charles Leclerc during the race resulted in him retiring and finishing pointless in his first appearance in Saudi Arabia.

In 2022, Pérez got his revenge by taking his first career pole position after 215 tries. But again, Red Bull’s strategic mistakes cost the Mexican the race.

After a tire problem, he went to the pits but coincided with a safety car called by Nicholas Latifi. and ended up a few places below the podium, which was finished by Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz of Ferrari.

The third might be the charm of the Mexican pilot, who will have experienced Fernando Alonso in second position and George Russell in third position at the start.

“The goal, starting from pole, is to win tomorrow,” Cheko commented this Saturday. “It’s important not to make mistakes and keep the lead.”

In 2021, he achieved his second victory in the honorary division, already with Red Bull, winning the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku; and last year he brought his number of F1 victories to four, winning two more street circuits, on the streets of Monaco and the streets of Singapore.

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Author: Reinaldo Oliveros
Source: La Opinion

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