max verstappenthe local Red Bull driver, stood out by setting the best time and securing a valuable pole position with a time of 1:10.567. This outstanding performance will allow him to start from the first position on the starting grid on Sunday. McLaren’s Lando Norris also showed an outstanding performance taking second place, thus securing a front row position for the thrilling race at Circuit Zandvoort in the Formula 1 . On the other hand, Sergio ‘Checo’ Perez, the Mexican Red Bull driver, finished in seventh place, more than a second behind his teammate. This guarantees him a start from the fourth row, alongside McLaren’s Oscar Piastri.
Third on the grid was taken by George Russell of Mercedes, followed by Alexander Albon of Williams, Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin, as well as Aramco and Carlos Sainz of Ferrari. However, in Q2, the British driver Lewis Hamilton was one of those eliminated in the exciting fight for positions.
The qualifying day was not without incident, as two red flags were presented due to crashes against the barriers. The first incident involved Williams’ Logan Sargeant, followed by Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc in Q3.
Regarding the performance of ‘Checo’ Pérez in the Netherlands GP, this circuit has witnessed his ability in recent seasons. After a comeback in 2021, where he finished eighth, Pérez improved his performance in 2022 by finishing fifth. Currently, the driver from Guadalajara ranks second in the drivers’ championship, with 189 points, 125 less than Max Verstappen, his teammate, and ahead of Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso.
Prior to the qualifying day, ‘Checo’ Pérez showed a solid performance in free practice, placing himself as the third fastest driver. This promising performance adds an extra element of anticipation for his fans as the exciting race at Circuit Zandvoort approaches.
‘Checo’ Pérez shared a special moment with prominent Mexican striker Santiago Giménez in the paddock, adding a touch of camaraderie to the exciting atmosphere of the Dutch Grand Prix. Both athletes, examples of Mexican success in international sports, reflect the unity and pride of representing Mexico on the global scene.
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