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The Mexican felt there was a key moment that enabled him to turn around a poor run of form at the end of the season.
Sergio Perez considers a “warning” after the Qatar race as a pivotal moment in his 2023 Formula 1 season. He faced a significant defeat from Max Verstappen, who scored more than double his points in the Drivers’ Championship on his way to a third title. Perez struggled in qualifying, notably at the Japanese Grand Prix, which resulted in starting from the back of the grid and retiring twice. The following race in Mexico was another low point when he collided with Charles Leclerc on the first lap, forcing him out in front of his home crowd. The race in Qatar was a turning point for Perez as he analyzed his weaknesses with engineers at the factory and made necessary adjustments in his approach to car setup. This helped him improve in the latter stages of the season and contribute to Red Bull’s historic one-two finish in the Drivers’ Championship.
