Perez admits delight after Red Bull SMASH unexpected record
Perez admits delight after Red Bull SMASH unexpected record
Sergio Perez has hailed Red Bull's 'fantastic' lightning pitstop during the Hungarian Grand Prix after the team smashed their own record for 2023.
The under-fire racer was able to relieve the pressure on his shoulders after securing a podium spot at the Hungaroring, having surged from ninth to third.
Straight from the off, Perez wasted little time in throwing his elbows out in an aggressive display that hauled him up the grid, beyond pole sitter Lewis Hamilton.
His recovery was aided by Red Bull's mechanics after they produced a remarkable pitstop lasting just 1.98 seconds to place him back on track.
For now, it remains a record for the season, with the previous fastest stop - 2.07 seconds - coming at the Spanish Grand Prix, again involving Perez.
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Red Bull the pitlane kings
The rapid change of tyres allowed the Mexican to mount a charge on those in front of him, ultimately wrapping up a podium finish for the second time in three races.
Taking to Instagram to salute Red Bull's heroics, Perez wrote: "1.9 seconds. Fantastic work from the team!"
Red Bull are consistently among the very best in the pitlane every race, having racked up the fastest stop four times in 11 races prior to the action in Hungary.
They are not the only team to enjoy rapid pace when switching out rubber, however, with both Ferrari and McLaren also excelling in this area.
Currently, the former are second in the 'DHL Fastest Pitstop Award', with McLaren third. Mercedes, meanwhile, only occupy a lowly seventh.
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