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The Mexican Sergio “Checo” Pérez once again demonstrated his ability to come back in the Grand Prix from Spain; However, he did not manage to get on the podium, but instead placed in the number five position after starting in the eighth.
The Red Bull Racing team rider He commented after finishing the race: “A good recovery, we were strong to pass Ricciardo, but they were fast on the straight. We will continue to work hard to put this car in its rightful place ! ”
Nice recovery, we struggle to pass Ricciardo, but they were fast on the straight.
We’ll keep working very hard to put this car where it belongs! # SpanishGP # ChargeOn pic.twitter. com / BEPz1uDlHv– Sergio Pérez (@SChecoPerez)
May 9, 2021
“Checo” Pérez finished behind winner Lewis Hamilton , who ranked first for 98 ° time in a GP of Formula 1, Verstappen, Bottas and Leclerc.
The personal duel of the Mexican’s career was against the McLaren team driver, Daniel Ricciardo. The strategy used by the Red Bull Racing team was to send Pérez’s car to a stop on the lap to mount the medium tires. In this way, the man from Guadalajara improved his times and was half a second behind the Australian.
Ricciardo’s work was also good, even caused Pérez to lose a few seconds by going slightly off the track . Even so, four laps later, the Mexican managed to overtake the McLaren car and maintain fifth position until the end of the race.
When will the next Formula 1 Grand Prix be?
The next date will be 22 Y 23 May in Monaco.