On Saturday at Suzuka International Circuit it was Max Verstappen who captured pole position, but an incredible final lap from teammate Sergio Pèrez saw Red Bull through to a front row lockout, giving the defending Constructors’ Champions a great chance at a big haul of points on Sunday.
That drive from Pérez certainly caught the attention of Red Bull senior advisor Dr. Helmut Marko.
“I think Perez is better than expected. Especially after a really bad weekend here last year,” described Marko to Motorsport.
In last season’s Japanese Grand Prix Pérez only qualified in fifth, and finished outside of the points after sustaining damage in an early-lap collision.
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