Marko happy with Perez: "We need this to cover the number one driver well"

"Missing out on third place is the team's fault. It was because the first pit stop went wrong. Of course, it's annoying to lose by half a second. But the overtaking race was gigantic," a satisfied Marko echoed in conversation with ServusTV. The Mexican's performance meets with the approval of Red Bull Ring's advisor. "We need this to cover the number one driver well with the strategy upfront."

DAZN España is also praising the driver who came over from Racing Point last winter. "He's getting better and better, even in qualifying. I'm very happy," said the 78-year-old from Graz.

Perez currently occupies third place in the world championship. His lead over number four Lando Norris is ten points, while the gap to Lewis Hamilton is exactly 42 points with fifteen Grands Prix to go.