The Racing Point driver wins his first Formula 1 Grand Prix this Sunday \/ \u00ab I hope I’m not dreaming, I’m speechless. I’ve been waiting for this moment for 10 years, it’s incredible. \u00bb<\/p>\n
After his collision in the first lap, Perez restarted 18th. “For me, the race was dead after the first lap,” he commented. “I made a big mistake during the first safety car, I locked the wheel, and I had vibrations. But in the second stint, the pace was incredible.”<\/p>\n
Launched into a phenomenal comeback in which he explains having maintained a sufficiently high pace, the Mexican finds himself in the lead after the Mercedes mix-up under the safety car caused by Aitken.<\/p>\n
Finally, when asked how he feels after winning this race but still doesn’t have a seat for next season, the driver responds: \u00ab I’m at peace with myself, I no longer have the cards in hand, if I’m not on the grid in 2021, I’ll be back in 2022. \u00bb<\/p>\n
The Renault driver, moved, achieves the first podium of his F1 career. \u00ab I have no words, I cried as I crossed the line. It was so emotional. \u00bb<\/p>\n
Le Normand sums up his season: It’s been tough on my side this season, it hasn’t always paid off, but we’ve always stayed motivated, we attacked. Daniel is a reference, he had a very solid season. My progress is solid as well, I’m reducing the gap race after race.<\/p>\n
Lance Stroll completes this podium for Racing Point. Starting 10th, the Canadian battled with Ocon throughout the race: \u00ab I think I could have won the race. I had difficulty coming out of the pits and Esteban overtook me. \u00bb<\/p>\n
This 3rd place this weekend marks the second podium for Stroll this year. The Racing Point driver is thrilled with this performance: \u00ab I’m extremely happy. It has been an incredible race. We are bringing back big points to the team this weekend. \u00bb<\/p>\n
Finally, the Canadian expressed a thought for his teammate: “I’m super happy for Sergio. These are his last two races with us, and it’s great that it ends like this.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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