Checo Pérez classifies P4, but will start P10 due to penalty

Checo Pérez achieved the fourth fastest time, but will start until lap 10 and will have to come back to get points in Monza

The Mexican Czech Perez finished in fourth place in the classification of the Italian Grand Prix16th date of the formula 1but he will start from tenth position following being penalized 10th position due to the engine change he had this weekend -but, in turn, he is moving up positions because Hamilton, Bottas, Ocon and Sainz will also lose positions, this according to F1 information, but that can still change.

Classification became a priority for the pilot of Red Bull, Well, a good place would minimize the damage caused by the punishment and thus overcome positions in the race as soon as possible.

During Q1, the Mexican recorded a 1m22.085s, placing himself in the first position during his first opportunity. This time was quickly lowered by Ferrari, Mercedes and his partner Max Verstappen.

Traffic was present on the runway Monzawhich made it difficult for some drivers to make a fast second lap.

Missing five minutes Czech Perezwho achieved a podium in 2012 in Monzareturned to place among the top four by putting a 1:21.495 on the stopwatch and thereby ensuring his pass to the next round, while Max Verstappen he finished in first position with a 1:20.922.

For the second round, the Mexican did a 1:21.358 being in second place momentarily and being ahead of the pilots of Mercedes. Czech Perez He had no problems throughout qualifying, despite being half a second behind the leaders.

Six minutes from the end of the session, the first places went to the home team, Ferrarifollowed by Max Verstappen y Czech Perez.

The penalties imposed on eight drivers delivered the top position almost on a silver platter, so finding a good spot to minimize the damage from the 10-place penalty was paramount to Czech Perez.

Czech Perez He had a first time of 1:21.359, placing him in fourth place, while in his last start he went up to 1:21.206, a time that did not make him move up positions and kept him in fourth place.

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