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Sergio Perez believes he and Max Verstappen has dealt with “similar issues” from the RB20 over the course of the 2024 F1 season, despite the sizeable delta in output between them.
Sergio Perez has acknowledged similarities between his and Max Verstappen’s challenges at Red Bull this season. Despite Verstappen clinching the F1 drivers’ championship, Perez finds himself in eighth place without a single victory, unlike the top seven drivers from other teams. Red Bull is facing a tough season, potentially losing its constructors’ championship crown to McLaren or Ferrari due to struggles with car development and optimizing the RB20. Perez’s performance has not met expectations, raising concerns about his future at Red Bull, despite holding a contract until 2025. Despite these obstacles, Perez emphasizes the team’s unity in addressing issues and striving to improve the car alongside Verstappen. He believes that they are working well together as a team to overcome the challenges they are facing.
