Sergio Perez's redemption road to Mexican Grand Prix victory
- Rob Fleming
- 27 October 2023
Sergio Perez is gearing up for a triumphant return to his home turf at the Mexico City Grand Prix, fuelled by newfound insights gained from the United States GP.
Perez's recent performance had left the Red Bull garage concerned, as he qualified ninth and finished fifth in Austin, a far cry from the team's goal of securing a one-two finish in the Drivers' championship, which had been threatened by Lewis Hamilton's resurgence.
However, a twist of fate occurred after Hamilton's disqualification due to excessive plank wear, promoting Perez to fourth and extending his points lead to a comfortable 39 over the seven-time champion.
Perez shared his perspective on the situation with media, saying, "The gap in Austin was a lot smaller than what it really showed. Finishing P5 in the race, I think we were all within a tenth, maximum two-tenths, and I think we just lost some direction with the Sprint event.
"But we definitely made some good progress and we understood the data after some intensive days of work in the factory. We went really deep into the details and gained valuable insights.
"We were trying to compensate for our issues and were actually making things worse, so I believe that we are back in contention this weekend for the win."
The stage is set for the upcoming F1 showdown at the Mexican Grand Prix, hosted at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City. The circuit's smooth tarmac traditionally leads to low levels of tire degradation, emphasizing the importance of track position and tire strategy due to limited overtaking opportunities on the 4.304km lap.
Perez's determination to recapture his winning form on home soil, combined with Red Bull's renewed focus, sets the stage for an exhilarating race weekend at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
