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Sergio Perez claims he’d predicted his Red Bull replacements, Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda would struggle as badly as they have
Sergio Perez expressed his lack of surprise at the struggles faced by his Red Bull F1 successors this season, emphasizing the increased value of his own accomplishments. The decision to replace Perez with Liam Lawson, then Yuki Tsunoda, did not yield favorable results for Red Bull. Perez believes that his track record, including winning races and finishing high in the championship in 2023, is now more respected given the subsequent challenges faced by his replacements. Perez recognized the difficulties of adapting to the Red Bull car and the constant need to adjust to Max Verstappen’s driving style, highlighting the unique challenges the car presents. His tenure with Red Bull, despite fluctuations in performance, demonstrated his importance to the team, with the subsequent struggles of Lawson and Tsunoda underlining the complexities of driving for Red Bull.
