JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - MARCH 08: Dutch driver Max Verstappen, from Oracle Red Bull Racing (C), Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc, from Ferrari (L) and Mexican driver Sergio Perez, from Oracle Red Bull Racing (R) pose for a photo in the parc fermé during the qualifying for the Saudi Arabia Formula 1 Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit on March 8, 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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Featuring the top three qualifiers for the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix: Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, and Sergio Perez.

Q: Checo, tomorrow you will start in P3 on the grid. How was your lap? Are you satisfied with your performance?

Sergio PEREZ: Yes, my last lap didn’t show much improvement, so we missed out on the front row. But overall, Max did an incredible lap. Although I couldn’t match that today, I believe being on the front row was possible. However, we are still in the fight for tomorrow’s race. Anything can happen.

Q: You had a good performance in the long run practice yesterday. How do you feel about tomorrow’s race and the competition from Charles and Max?

SP: Tomorrow’s race will be interesting and full of action. The cars around us are all very close, so it will be an exciting battle.

Q: Charles, great last lap. Can you tell us about your qualifying session and your expectations for the race?

Charles LECLERC: The first lap in Q3 didn’t go as planned, but on the second lap, I managed to put it all together. It’s a shame we are a bit further back than expected, but I hope for a good surprise in the race and a chance to challenge the Red Bull cars.

P: You showed a good pace on the soft tires in the long run practices. How confident are you with the car and how is the team feeling for the race?