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“Hopefully we can maximise the points at our home circuit” – Sergio Perez looks forward to the Austrian GP

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Red Bull’s Sergio Perez will be in action on home turf at the Red Bull Ring in the Austrian GP this weekend

Sergio Perez is eagerly looking forward to racing at his home circuit in the Austrian GP, set to take place from 08-10 July. Perez has made a good start to this year’s championship – his best-ever in Formula 1, which sees him in second place in the drivers’ championship. The Mexican is coming into the race high on confidence after securing a second-place finish in the previous race in Canada.

Perez, though, is facing a battle at Red Bull as their recent upgrades have given the RB18 a sharper front end, that’s more to Verstappen’s likening. Speaking ahead of Friday’s practice session, Perez said – “Well, it’s just going away from me in terms of how comfortable I was in the beginning. But saying that, I’ve had only two races and last weekend I wasn’t up to it, I was feeling pretty bad, so I think this is the first weekend where I will see really.”

The Mexican driver will line up on the Red Bull Ring grid 34 points behind Verstappen in the Drivers’ Championship. Although he is P2 to his team-mate, Perez has bagged just one race victory compared to Verstappen’s six. Both drivers have two DNFs on the board. Perez has some catching up to do and given the fact that Verstappen is the most successful driver at the Red Bull Ring (3 titles to his name), doesn’t quite work in the Mexican’s favor.

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Where do things stand ahead of the Austrian GP?

Despite a disappointing outing for Verstappen at Silverstone, Red Bull dominates the drivers’ championship standings. Max Verstappen leads the standings with 181 points, followed closely by team-mate Sergio Perez on 147. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc occupies third place with 138 points ahead of British GP winner, Carlos Sainz – who is fourth with 127 points.

MILTON KEYNES, ENGLAND – JANUARY 26: Max Verstappen of Netherlands and Red Bull Racing and Sergio Perez of Mexico and Red Bull Racing talk on stage during the Red Bull Racing RB18 launch at Red Bull Racing Factory on January 26, 2022 in Milton Keynes, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

In the constructors’ championship, Red Bull leads the table with 328 points, and Ferrari is much behind in second place with 265 points. Mercedes have significantly reduced the gap between them and Ferrari. They occupy third place having earned 204 points.

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Sarbik Dutta

My heart races on the F1 track and tennis courts, translating the adrenaline of each moment into words. While F1's speed thrills and tennis's finesse captivate me, my passion doesn't stop there. As a devoted follower of cricket, football, and various Olympic sports, I find myself engulfed in the highs and lows of these games. Through my writing, I aim to share the stories behind the stats, the emotions fueling the victories, and the struggles that define the journey of athletes across diverse disciplines. Being a voice that echoes the fervor of these sports is a privilege I cherish every day.

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