Perez issues DIRE prediction for Red Bull in Singapore
Perez issues DIRE prediction for Red Bull in Singapore
Sergio Perez has admitted that a podium finish is 'definitely' out of sight for the Singapore Grand Prix after he and Max Verstappen endured a disastrous qualifying at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.
Both Perez and Verstappen were dumped out of Q2 in the dying stages of the session during a chaotic qualifying in Singapore.
The RB19 never looked comfortable as it hared around the track, with both drivers complaining about the car's setup on their respective team radios.
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Perez, who has been no stranger to difficult qualifying sessions this season, has often fought back well to challenge for or even claim podium finishes.
Perez: Red Bull can forget podium finish
Yet the ask in Singapore might be one step too far for even Red Bull, after Perez spoke honestly about a tumultuous qualifying session.
“It was quite difficult," he told Sky Sports. "We’ve been playing around with the car. It’s been a difficult weekend.
"We started really well with a nice balance in FP1, but then FP2 was very difficult. Since then, it’s been tough because we’ve been making a few changes here and there. But nothing seems to transform the balance.
"Then it just made it worse, the fact that I could not get my final attempt in Q2. I had a massive under-delivery from the engine and then it kicked really hard and I end up losing the car. It was a shame, it’s a massive shame.
“I think Q3 was possible today. Definitely [that a podium finish is out of sight]. I think if we are able to score a few points, I will be pleased with that."
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