Perez admits he “didn’t have the pace” in F1 Canadian GP

The Mexican had a poor Q2 session and started 12th, with the team then opting for a one-stop strategy starting on the hard tyres in an attempt to boost him up the order.

While he made good progress, he got caught behind the Ferraris of Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz. They also pitted only once but ran an opposite strategy with an opening stint in mediums.

Right at the end of the race, Perez had enough of a gap on the cars behind to be able to pit for fresh tyres and…