Sauber driver Sergio Perez has hailed his podium finish at the Canadian Grand Prix.
The Mexican wasn't expecting to finish in the top three but claimed third place despite starting at 15 on the grid. However, the 22-year-old showed his ability to manage his tyres throughout the race as he soared through the field to score his second career podium.
"When you start 15th on the grid, you don't expect to get a podium finish," said Perez.
"We went off very aggressively, and I managed to overtake a few cars. The tyre degradation was not bad for me, and I managed to keep moving up the field.
"After such a bad day on Saturday, when we had so much trouble with the brakes, this was a great boost for the team.
"It is particularly sweet to have been at the podium ceremony here in Montreal because we are not too far from my home country and there are many Mexicans here."
Perez is now ninth in the Drivers' Standings.
Matt Cotton
