Checo Pérez Details His Results Today in Free Practice at the Hungarian Grand Prix

Sergio ‘Checo’ Pérez faced a tough Friday at the Hungary circuit after an accident during the first practice session forced him to leave the track. However, the Mexican driver managed to rejoin in the second session, finishing in 18th place on the provisional leaderboard. After analyzing what happened, the Guadalajara native acknowledged that the incident was his responsibility but highlighted the extraordinary work done by the Red Bull team to get the car ready to continue racing.

The accident in the first practice and the team’s response

On Friday morning, Checo Pérez was involved in a collision at one of the corners of the Hungarian circuit that caused significant damage to the car. The Red Bull engineering team acted quickly to repair the vehicle, allowing the driver to return to the track in the next session. “The accident was my mistake, but the team did a fantastic job repairing the car and getting it ready,” the Mexican said about his technicians’ intervention.

Valuable data in the second practice: tire analysis and performance

During the second training session, Checo Pérez took the opportunity to gather crucial information. With the new tire compound format in play, the driver had the chance to evaluate tire behavior and his own performance on the track. “It was extraordinary to compile information and data to focus on during the laps of the second practice. The new tire format allowed us to obtain valuable parameters,” said the experienced driver.

Checo Pérez’s outlook for Saturday’s qualifying

The Red Bull driver was cautious about the improvements made to the car during these initial sessions. “As for our progress, it’s too early to make definitive judgments on how it will impact us; but tomorrow in qualifying, we will have a clearer view,” Checo Pérez explained.

Despite the negative streak he has experienced in qualifying sessions since the Monaco Grand Prix, the Guadalajara native maintains a positive attitude heading into this weekend in Hungary. “I remain optimistic about tomorrow’s qualifying because our team has everything organized to achieve a solid performance in this race,” the Mexican driver stated.

Christian Horner, team principal, and Helmut Marko, Red Bull advisor, publicly supported Checo Pérez in the face of criticism from the European press, reaffirming their confidence in the Guadalajara driver’s abilities.

Information provided by EFE