By Miguel Rapetti
02 Mar 2024, 17:38 PM EST
The Mexican driver of the Red Bull team, Sergio “Checo” Pérez, achieved second position this Saturday in the Bahrain Grand Prix, in a race that was once again dominated by his teammate, Max Verstappen, and with this the race was inaugurated. 2024 Formula 1 season.
Despite having achieved fifth position during the Pole Position that was held this Friday, Checo Pérez was able to overtake Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) in the first corner and later advance to overtake Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) and George Russell (Mercedes) respectively .
After the comeback, Tapatío spoke before the microphones about his personal performance and that of his team, summarizing that on this occasion everything went well and that 1-2 was the best they could aspire to.
“Well, I think that was the most we could get. “It was a pretty complicated race, you know, with tire management,” commented Checo Pérez.
He later indicated that what was shown in Bahrain during the first circuit of the season could be key for the season’s aspirations.
“I think we will learn a lot of things from tonight’s race that will be important for the championship. But overall, I think it’s a great way to start the season,” he added.
Pérez and Verstappen will not have time to rest because next Saturday the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix will also be held, the second race of the year, and before saying goodbye, the Hispanic was asked if he believes he will arrive at the competition with momentum after adding 18 points. for second place.
“Yes, definitely. “I think it is a good moment for the team and we have to maintain it for the next few weekends,” she closed.
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