Sergio Perez has faced elimination in the first qualifying session three times this year. The Red Bull Formula 1 driver has been experiencing a series of setbacks in his F1 career. Since signing a controversial contract extension with the team based in Milton-Keynes, Perez’s performance has taken a sharp decline, reaching a new low at the Canadian Grand Prix.
Following his unexpected elimination in the qualifying round, Perez endured a Did Not Finish (DNF) result in the 70-lap race. In response to his disappointing performance, the driver took to his social media platforms to express a heartfelt apology to his team.
During the Canadian Grand Prix, the 34-year-old failed to meet the expected standards. His reaction to this outcome clearly demonstrated his profound disappointment. However, Perez acknowledges that what’s done is done and is determined to make a fresh start from the upcoming race in Barcelona. In contrast, his teammate achieved a remarkable victory in the Canadian Grand Prix.
While Perez has sincerely apologized to his team based in Milton-Keynes, an advisor associated with the team, also shared his thoughts. After the race in Montreal, Marko expressed his strong opinion regarding the challenges faced by the Mexican driver.
Perez retired from the Canadian Grand Prix after colliding with the barriers, causing damage to the rear of his RB20 car. In his comments, the 80-year-old highlighted the fact that Perez has already been eliminated in the first qualifying session three times in just nine races. This revelation came as a significant surprise, considering the reputation of Red Bull’s RB20.
The upcoming Spanish Grand Prix in 2024 holds great importance for Perez. He will be under close scrutiny throughout the race weekend for various reasons.