Red Bull's Sergio Perez hopeful of Formula 1 title despite Monaco Grand Prix misfortune
- Rob Fleming
- 29 May 2023
Red Bull driver Sergio Perez has expressed unwavering determination regarding his chances of securing the Formula 1 Drivers' title, despite enduring a challenging weekend at the Monaco Grand Prix.
Red Bull driver Sergio Perez remains resolute in his pursuit of the Formula 1 Drivers' title, despite enduring a challenging weekend at the Monaco Grand Prix.
The Mexican driver squandered any chance of a strong result after crashing during Q1 on Saturday, relegating him to the back of the grid for the race.
Perez's race was marred by incidents, as he made contact with Lance Stroll, Kevin Magnussen, and George Russell in the unpredictable dry-wet conditions on the streets of Monaco. The defending champion could only manage a 16th-place finish.
Meanwhile, teammate Max Verstappen extended his championship lead to 39 points after six races. Perez admitted, "It is highly frustrating. I am well aware of the costly nature of my qualifying mistake, losing 25 points. I'm truly disappointed."
Nevertheless, Perez remains optimistic about his chances, acknowledging that he cannot afford another zero in the championship. He expressed hope in returning to his usual form in Barcelona.
Reflecting on his tumultuous race, Perez said, "It was an immensely challenging day. Everything that could go wrong did, and I'm deeply disappointed with the qualifying performance. We paid the price for it. Navigating the conditions was tricky, and I simply made an error."
