Formula 1: Sergio Perez shares incredible gesture after teammate Max Verstappen wins the Imola GP: Sergio Perez was full of praise for his team-mate Max Verstappen after he won his first race of the 2022 season, the Imola Grand Prix. Meanwhile, Red Bull secured a 1-2 finish at Ferrari’s home. The last time they achieved this feat was in the 2016 Malaysian Grand Prix when Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen finished 1-2. Follow Formula 1 updates on InsideSport.IN.
Perez applauded his teammates’ efforts and his team’s efforts too after the sprint race. Perez did finish third in the sprint race and was asked if it is possible for him to get victories this season. “That’s the target. But this was a great day for the team. There are still a few bits we need to make better, but I’m very happy for Max and his win,” said Perez.
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Formula 1: Sergio Perez shares INCREDIBLE GESTURE after teammate-cum-rival Max Verstappen wins Imola GP
Meanwhile, this time, at Imola, it was Verstappen on the top of the podium and Perez second as Red Bull cut down the deficit held by Ferrari and Charles Leclerc. Because of their reliability issues in Bahrain and Australia, Red Bull presently trails by 11 in the Constructors’ standings.
TEAM STANDINGS AFTER 4 ROUNDS 👀
Red Bull up to P2, and trail Ferrari by just 11 points#ImolaGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/18atn4vOYN
— Formula 1 (@F1) April 24, 2022
Meanwhile, Verstappen is now 27 points behind Leclerc in the Drivers’ standings. The Monegasque driver having dropped from third to complete 6th at Imola following a spin 10 laps from the end.
DRIVER STANDINGS AFTER 4 ROUNDS 👀
Leclerc ← 27 points → Verstappen #ImolaGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/3e4jIKypLc
— Formula 1 (@F1) April 24, 2022
Being the reigning World Champion and the driver they base the group around, Verstappen will obviously be Red Bull’s primary hope of taking more triumphs this season that would go quite far towards holding his crown.
In any case, with a couple of runner-up finishes and a P4 this term, Perez is additionally intending to expand his F1 career victories count of two. The victories include the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix for Racing Point and the 2021 Azerbaijan GP for Red Bull.
Formula 1: Sergio Perez shares INCREDIBLE GESTURE after teammate-cum-rival Max Verstappen wins Imola GP
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Perez’s greatest test in the first European race of the season, other than guaranteeing his car remained on a dangerous, soggy circuit, was keeping Leclerc behind him. And he pretty much ensured that and did it effectively.
Great race and really happy with the 1-2 for this great team!
A very intense race in which making a mistake was too easy. See you in Miami!@redbullracing pic.twitter.com/ebJ7Ir9L9C— Sergio Pérez (@SChecoPerez) April 24, 2022
“It was really intense since halfway through the race. We had it all under control and then Leclerc started chasing us after the pit stop. And then it was a fight, trying to warm up the tyres,” said Perez.
“The most important thing was not making mistakes. With these conditions, it was so tricky out there. To get a one-two is a great result for the team. We’ve been unlucky, the start of the season has been so difficult for us. So it’s great to see everyone in the team smiling.”
Formula 1: Sergio Perez shares INCREDIBLE GESTURE after teammate-cum-rival Max Verstappen wins Imola GP
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