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Sergio Perez is enduring a difficult time at Red Bull – and things just got a lot worse in Las Vegas.
Sergio Perez was eliminated from qualifying at the end of Q1 in Las Vegas, marking his fourth time out of five events without a top 10 start. Despite rising to 12th place in his final attempt, Perez dropped in the order as his rivals improved. He will start Sunday’s race from 16th on the grid due to a lack of grip and disappointment in his performance. Red Bull’s hopes in the constructors’ championship took a hit with Perez’s struggles, as they currently lag behind McLaren and Ferrari. His uncertain future with the team comes after several lackluster showings this season, with his Q1 exit being the sixth in the campaign and the 10th time he has missed the final qualifying segment.
