Analysis | Pérez finally shows why Red Bull brought him in

Not Max Verstappen but his teammate Sergio Perez beat the Ferrari drivers on Saturday in qualifying for the Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia. The Mexican surprised with his first pole position, while Verstappen did not get further than fourth place. With this, Pérez is doing exactly what Red Bull expects of him at the start of his second season with the Austrian top team, writes our Formula 1 reporter Patrick Moeke.

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