After a strong performance last time out at Spa-Francorchamps, finishing in fifth, Sergio Perez says he is hoping for a similar level of performance at Monza this weekend.
The Mexican finished fifth after qualifying fourth for the Belgian Grand Prix.
Perez admits it was great to fight at the front again, after challenging eventual race winner Lewis Hamilton for the lead on the opening lap.
“The race in Belgium was good fun: it’s always nice to battle at the front and, even though we didn’t manage to get onto the podium, it was good to come away with our best result of the season so far.
The Force India expects Monza to suit the strengths of the VJM08B.
“Monza is a true power track and so we go there confident of being competitive. It’s never easy to overtake and the strategy options are quite limited, and so getting the job done in qualifying is especially important. In the race it’s a case of being flat out all the way and being accurate with your braking points.
“My feeling with the updated car is very good now. Spa was the most comfortable I’ve been this season and it showed in the results. We need to go to Monza and deliver a similar performance.”
Perez’s best result at the Italian Grand Prix came in 2012, where he finished 2nd.
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