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Sergio Perez endured another difficult round in the United States last weekend.
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has urged Sergio Perez to enhance his performance during the intense F1 title battle, with the team currently in second place in the standings after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. McLaren has recently taken the lead in the championship standings. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz clinched first and second place at the last race in the USA, putting the Italian team just eight points behind Red Bull. Horner stressed the importance of Perez stepping up for the team to compete effectively in the constructors’ championship. Despite Perez struggling in the USA, there is hope that the upcoming Mexican Grand Prix, his home race, will provide the boost he needs to deliver a strong result for Red Bull. Horner emphasized the challenges of making up lost time when starting out of position and emphasized the significance of Perez’s performance in the upcoming races.