“Shocker from Perez” – Twitter reacts as Sergio Perez is eliminated in Q2 of the Qatar GP Qualifying

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Formula 1 Austria Gran Prix 2021 Sergio Perez of Red Bull Racing looks on before the Formula 1 Gran Prix 2021 of Austria Spielberg Red Bull Ring Austria Copyright: xBasilex

Sergio Perez did not make it to Q3 of the 2021 Qatar GP Qualifying

It wasn’t a night Sergio Perez and Red Bull Racing Team were expecting. The Mexican failed to even make it to the third round of qualifying at the 2021 Qatar GP.

The F1 is currently in the last phase of the 2021 season. Only the middle-east is left (3 races).

Perez finished 11th in Q2, only to be eliminated by a whisker. Red Bull fans were left heartbroken after what they had just witnessed.

‘Checo’ finished with a timing of 1:22.346, coming 0.105 seconds behind 10th placed Carlos Sainz.

Perez’s elimination comes at a very crucial time for Red Bull and teammate Max Verstappen. Verstappen is just 14 points ahead of second-placed Lewis Hamilton in one of the tightest championship finishes in recent times.

Twitter reacts to Sergio Perez’s early exit

Sergio Perez’s exit was met with a number of memes. Many pointed out Perez having the fastest car (in Red Bull) and yet failing to make it to the final stage.

Some called for Pierre Gasly to replace Perez.

Here are some of the Twitter reactions: