Sergio Pérez has already made his mark on Formula 1 history after securing a runner-up spot in Las Vegas last week, giving Red Bull a 1-2 victory. However, in the final race of the series, the Mexican once again suffered qualifying problems that put him in a difficult position for Sunday, something he endured throughout the series. The driver admitted weeks ago that it had been a very difficult season
, despite his undeniable achievement for national motorsports.
Yesterday, Checo started from ninth place. He had previously held onto the fifth spot on the grid at the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi. However, once again, qualifying laps became difficult for him, and in Q3 (his third opportunity to secure a better starting position), the Mexican exceeded the track limits , resulting in a disqualification, leaving him struggling to make a comeback in the final race of the series. He has already faced this situation this season, with some unfortunate moments when trying to recover, such as the one at the Mexican Grand Prix, when he crashed after just 800 meters.
Before the race in Abu Dhabi, Checo had two wins, in Saudi Arabia and Azerbaijan , four second-place finishes, in Bahrain, Miami, Belgium and Italy, and three third-place finishes in Austria, Hungary and Las Vegas, the latter circuit being the one that secured him second place in the top category.
Good results, with dramatic moments such as at the Hermanos Rodríguez racetrack and at the Japanese Grand Prix, where he suffered a couple of crashes and also retired from the race. Although he started the season fighting for the championship, he experienced some difficult times, even being dangerously pursued by Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton in the standings in the final stretch of the season. Checo demonstrated resilience in overcoming adversity and, with passion, achieved an unforgettable runner-up finish.
