Red Bull driver Sergio Perez expressed his surprise after clinching pole position in Miami, admitting it had been his most challenging weekend of the season so far. The final qualifying session at the Miami International Autodrome was marked by unexpected drama, as Charles Leclerc’s spin into the wall disrupted the field’s final flying laps. Perez’s early time in Q3 proved to be the fastest, with his teammate Max Verstappen starting from P9 due to an issue on his first flying lap.
Perez’s pole position is a significant advantage in the championship battle, given Verstappen’s starting position and the limited overtaking opportunities on the Miami circuit. Despite the promising start to the season and his strong qualifying performance, Perez remains focused on the team’s success.