Sergio Perez bets on tyre strategy in Barcelona-Catalunya

It is a tough reality to face, but Sergio Perez finds himself starting Sunday’s race from 19th on the grid. He is behind the wheel for Cadillac, and while the position is far from ideal, he remains convinced that his tactical gambit will pay dividends.

Here is the thing: Perez specifically held back an extra set of soft tyres, a move he believes gives him a fighting chance. As he stated, “we will be able to race faster cars than us.” Whether that extra grip will be enough to carve through the field remains to be seen, but he is certainly banking on it.