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Sergio Perez has opened up on the tremendous struggle he has encountered to get on top of Red Bull’s 2023
Perez has been struggling since winning two of the first four races, falling 230 points behind his Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen, who has won 15 races. He has had difficulties in qualifying, failing to progress to Q3 eight times, which has put him at a disadvantage on race day. Following a disappointing performance in Qatar, Red Bull’s Team Principal stated that they would need to have a discussion with Perez to get his season back on track. Perez acknowledged that he got lost with the car setup in Qatar and has struggled with consistency throughout the year. He also admitted that the development of Red Bull’s 2023 car hasn’t suited his driving style. However, despite his fluctuating form, his seat is not dependent on his final placing and Red Bull’s focus remains on helping Perez regain his previous level of performance. Perez hopes to improve his performance in the remaining races and have a better season next year.
Source: Motorsport Week