Sergio Perez said overall it was a”good result as a team” and was “looking forward” to a fight tomorrow in the race. He added a podum “at least” was his aim tomorrow as he aims to take the challenge to the Ferrari’s.
Verstappen’s comments came after Mercedes struggled in qualifying with Hamilton only good enough for fifth. George Russell was a lowly ninth on his Mercedes debut with the Alfa Romeo of Valtteri Bottas, the Haas of Kevin Magnussen and the Alpine of Fernando Alonso ahead of him.
It comes after a poor weekend for the Silver Arrows who have struggled all weekend to match the pacesetters.
