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Sergio Perez has claimed that Max Verstappen is now experiencing the same issues that he has encountered over several months with Red Bull’s 2024 Formula 1 car. Red Bull’s ongoing struggles hit a new low at the Italian Grand Prix as it was unable to match Ferrari, McLaren or Mercedes and came home in sixth […]
Red Bull’s struggles continued at the Italian Grand Prix with the team finishing in sixth and eighth places, unable to match Ferrari, McLaren, or Mercedes. The reigning champion’s performance has significantly declined since earlier in the season when Verstappen achieved three 1-2 results in four races. Despite Verstappen’s sporadic wins and consistent podiums, Perez has been experiencing a slump, raising concerns about his performance. Both drivers have been hindered by issues with the RB20 car, with Perez expressing disappointment over the degradation of the medium tyre compound at Monza. Red Bull advisor Marko emphasized the importance of finding the car’s balance over increasing downforce to improve performance. Although McLaren closed the gap in points, Red Bull remains confident in Verstappen and Perez’s ability to secure the Constructors’ Championship with an improved car balance.
