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Local hero Perez says P7 in Mexico 'like a victory'
Sergio Perez wasn't on the top step of the podium on Sunday, but the cheers the Mexican received after his home race made him feel as if he was. Perez resisted a late charge from Renault's Daniel Ricciardo to cross the checkered flag P7, a 'best of the rest' performance that felt like a victory for the Racing Point driver. The local hero had qualified just outside the top-10 on Saturday but that gave Perez a free choice of tyres on Sunday, the Mexican electing to start his afternoon on the medium compound. Perez's first stint eventually allowed him to position himself nicely at the head of the midfield from where he would control his race during a massive 51-lap run on the hard tyre....
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