The Mexico City Grand Prix takes place this week, but expectations for Sergio Perez are low. What we saw in the US over the weekend suggests that ‘Checo’ will be in contention for a podium spot at Hermanos Rodriguez. Red Bull is having a tough time and in Austin, driver and crew explanations contradicted each other.

Verstappen’s car has been upgraded

Formula 1 returned to action in Austin after a three-week break. The teams used this time to refine their cars for the final stretch of the 2024 season. IN Red Bullthey carried out these updates on floor, however, According to Sergio Perez, updates occurred only on Max Verstappen’s side.

Red Bull controversy came to the fore on Saturday. Before sprint racewhere “Cheko” was ninth, Christian Horner hastened to assure that both Verstappen and Perez have updates that the team has brought to the United States. “Both cars have developments” Horner said Fox Sports Mexico.

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However, on the asphalt the difference between Max Verstappen’s car and Sergio Perez’s car was noticeable. Verstappen had an improved floor but “Checo” did not, information that the Mexican driver himself revealed after a qualifying session in which he finished 10th.

“We’ve made a lot of changes that will undoubtedly help tomorrow (Sunday) and no, I don’t have the same improvement as Max.we see that a lot in the fast corners, which there are a lot of here, and at the end of the day the car works well, I think we’ve made progress and with the adjustments we’ve made it’s become more positive,” he told Fox. Sport.

Uncertain prospects for the Mexican Grand Prix

Finally, “Cheko” managed to earn some points in the race in the USA, finishing in seventh place. The Mexican lacked pace and continued to struggle with his RB20. As for what will happen at the Mexican Grand Prix, expectations are low as Perez himself doesn’t know if the update will be released this weekend.

“I don’t know if I will be at the same level as Max.. The team is still learning. Tomorrow (Monday) or Tuesday we will have more information about what we can get,” he explained.

Sergio Perez’s homecoming will take place this Sunday in front of a packed Hermanos Rodriguez stadium.

The main race will take place Sunday, October 27V 3:00 pm ET / 12:00 pm PTwith qualifying on Saturday, October 26, starting from 4:00 pm ET / 1:00 pm PT. In the US, fans can watch the action live. ESPN or via F1 TV Prodepending on their subscription services.