While ending his Q3 drought was important, Perez’s P9 starting position might not fully redeem him in the eyes of Red Bull, especially with his teammate Verstappen starting at the front. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner acknowledged the “weird grid” with some unexpected performances, but he highlighted the significance of Perez having a good race on Sunday. The team will need to strategize well to give both their drivers the best chance for a successful race.
