Helmut Marko pinpoints Sergio Perez ‘mistake' that cost him in Fernando Alonso F1 podium battle

Sergio Perez made a small but costly “mistake” that saw him lose out to Fernando Alonso in their podium battle at the F1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix, according to Helmut Marko.
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F

Having spent most of the race cha🐷sing Alonso, Perez finally passed the Aston Martin driver on the penultimate lap with a move into the first corner that appeared to sea🅘l the final spot on the podium and a double rostrum for Red Bull.

But Alonso foug❀ht back and emerged on top of the thrilling late duel when he reclaimed third from Perez by sweeping around the outside on the run to Turn 4 on the last lap, before narrowly out-dragging the Mexican’s Red Bull in an epic photo-finish across the line.

Asked whether Perez could have done aඣnything differ🐽ently to keep hold of third, Red Bull motorsport advisor Marko told Sky Germany: "That's all in hindsight. 

"The mistake was that Checo didn't get out of Turn 3 properly and later made a little m♔oveꦇ on the straight on the way to Turn 1, but anyway, unbelievable.”

(L to R): Dr Helmut Marko (AUT) Red Bull Motorsport Consultant and Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing on the grid. Formula
(L to R): Dr Helmut Marko (AUT) Red Bull Motorsport Consultant and Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull…

Marko believes Perez’s performances across the last couple of weekenꦛds shows he has finally got on top of his form slump.&nbs♋p;

Perez heads into the final two races of the season holding a 32-point advantage over 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Lewis Hamilton in the battle to finish runner-up in the championship behind 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Max Verstappen.

"Since Mexico, Checo's pace has been right, ﷽both in qualifying and in the race. He now has a solid 30-point lead over Lewis, so nꦗow we can assume second place,” he added. 

Ahead of the Br♛azil week✅end, Marko seemingly reaffirmed that Perez would keep his Red Bull seat for 2024. 

"I have emphasised several times that Perez will also drive with us ne🔯xt year, regardless of the results.” Marko was quoted as telling F1-Insider. “He has a contract and we will stick to it!"

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