2023-07-30 23:35:51
Sergio ‘Checo’ Pérez is getting back to his good rhythm and got on the podium at the Belgian Grand Prix after getting second place. After the race, the man from Guadalajara was proud of the result and highlighted the superiority that Max Verstappen has, since he was the only one who could not win at the Spa-Francorchamps Circuit.
“I think it was a team race, we worked very well, it was a very good start, to pass Charles Leclerc on that first lap, then I had to do my own race, hold on, but then against Max Verstappen I couldn’t do anything, but the It is true that the mission was to bring the car clean and it was achieved […]. We have worked for confidence, come back stronger, ”said the Mexican, implying that it was almost impossible to fight for the lead given the pace of his teammate.
With this second place, Checo Pérez scored his seventh podium so far this Formula 1 season and remains sub-leader in the drivers’ championship with 189 points.
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Likewise, Checo Pérez made it clear that after his second consecutive podium finish, he has more confidence to continue adding good results for himself and his team in the remainder of the season after his return from summer vacation.
“I really want to not leave the podium any more between now and the end of the year. So it’s been a little difficult. But I think now we have a car and today we managed to score big points for the team. […]. I definitely need the summer vacation. It’s been a bit intense the last few races. So I look forward to coming back very strong for Zandvoort,” he said.
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