By Jorge Hernandez
Jun 24, 2024, 02:01 AM EDT
The Mexican Sergio Perezfrom Red Bull Racing, which finished eighth in the Spanish Grand Prixthe tenth of the World Cup Formula 1stated this Sunday at the Barcelona circuit of Montmeló that, despite being “quite disappointed”, he believes that they have “learned important things” and hopes that they will be “more competitive in Austria” next weekend.
“We had a few problems with the rhythm today and it was super difficult to overtake nobody in that first ‘stint’, especially in dirty air, in which I had to manage my tires on a DRS train”Moreover,” explained ‘Checo’, born 34 years ago in Guadalajara (Jalisco) and runner-up in the world last year, who is fifth in the World Cup: with 111 points, 118 less than the leader, his teammate, the Dutchman Max Verstappen, who this Sunday achieved his seventh victory of the season in Barcelona.
“I think that compromised our race today; and We also had some balance problems with the soft tires, “They made things more difficult than expected,” commented the brave pilot from Guadalajara, with six victories and 39 podiums in the premier category.
“We changed to a three-stop strategy: and that meant that we were able to at least save as much as possible today, given our position on the grid,” he noted.
“The main problem was on Saturday and I am quite disappointed because we were not able to optimize the potential of the car this weekend, at least I was; because I think Max (Verstappen) did a sensational job today to emerge victorious,” commented the Mexican from Red Bull, whose team races at home next weekend.
“I have learned important things this weekend looking ahead to the coming weeks. I hope we can be more competitive and come back strong in Austria. I need to help complete perfect weekends for the team, because it is going to be a very competitive season,” said ‘Checo’ this Sunday at the Montmeló circuit.
*With information from EFE.
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