Perez Hopes for Increased Margin Over Verstappen to Benefit Constructors

Sergio Perez found himself starting the Italian Grand Prix in P8 and ultimately finishing in eighth place at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza. He had some intense battles with George Russell during the race, leading to a result that the Mexican driver did not anticipate. It was particularly surprising considering his teammate Max Verstappen only finished a few places ahead of him, coming in sixth.