“Lost” on Friday, Pérez returned to the dance on Saturday

Like the entire field, Sergio Pérez discovered the Portimão route on Friday. The Mexican then did not hesitate to go out on the track to get his bearings for the race. Respectively 7th and 12th in the first two practice sessions, the Racing Point driver did not hide his frustration after this first day of driving.

His team then worked to adjust its car and Saturday was a completely different day, with the highlight being a 5th place in qualifying and hope before the race. “ Here (Friday), we were lost. We modified the car from top to bottom as well as the tire settings, he assured after Q3. I think we've done a good job of getting back to where we are. This is a very good position to start the race ».

Fifth on the grid, Checo hopes to quickly get rid of Charles Leclerc to try to attack the leading trio. “ If I get off to a good start, I hope to be able to overtake Leclerc in the first round and join the fight at the front. I think that Mercedes et Red Bull remain a notch above so it will be very important that I overtake Leclerc as quickly as possible. Then everything can happen like we saw at the Nürburgring ". To monitor.

The Portuguese Grand Prix can be followed in live text on AUTOhebdo. Departure is scheduled for 14:10 p.m.