Sergio Perez expects Imola to provide a different perspective to Bahrain of where Red Bull stand against Mercedes. In pre-season testing and the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix, which were both at the same venue, Red Bull had the faster car – but did not win the race as Sir Lewis Hamilton edged out Max Verstappen, helped by a superior Mercedes strategy. But the next race on Sunday, the Made in Italy and Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, offers some contrasts to Bahrain, for example Imola is more sheltered from the wind, will have cooler temperatures and is a harder track on which to overtake due to its narrowness. Perez, set for his second race weekend with Red Bull after joining them during...
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