Sergio Perez had a below ideal performance during the intense qualifying session in Bahrain.
The 2024 F1 season officially started with the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend underway. Yesterday’s qualifying event was significant for many drivers, but Sergio Perez from Red Bull felt that he could have done better.
Sergio Perez will start the next Bahrain Grand Prix from fifth place on the grid after a disappointing qualifying session. Despite reaching Q3, he made a mistake during his fast lap, resulting in a starting position on the third row.
During the post-qualifying interview, Perez expressed his disappointment with certain moments during qualifying that prevented him from maximizing the potential of the RB20. He admitted to making a mistake during Q3, which pushed him to fifth place instead of a starting position on the first or second row.
Although Sergio Perez is frustrated with his fifth-place starting position for the Bahrain GP, he can only focus on performing the best he can during the 57-lap Bahrain Grand Prix. Starting in fifth place is decent, and with the capabilities of the RB20, Perez has the opportunity to gain positions during the race.
The RB19, operated by the Milton-Keynes-based team, had an exceptional performance in race configuration, and the same level of performance is expected from the RB20. However, Sergio Perez may face strong competition from drivers like , , and , who are all exceptional in terms of racing ability.
It will be a challenging outing for Perez, and Red Bull will have high expectations for him to secure a podium position at the Bahrain International Circuit. Many eyes will be on Perez as he pilots the RB20, especially with his teammate starting the race in the pole position.
