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Sergio Perez has outlined that his main target with Red Bull for the 2024 Formula 1 season is to avoid
During the previous campaign, Perez had a strong start with two wins in the first four races but faced a setback in Monaco that led to five consecutive poor qualifying results, effectively ending his championship hopes. Despite not winning again, he finished the season far behind Verstappen, who secured a record 19 victories. Perez, aiming to improve, expressed optimism for the upcoming season, learning from past mistakes and expecting better performance in his fourth year with Red Bull. His target for the year is to maximize opportunities, maintain strong pace, and avoid the struggles he faced in difficult races last season, with a focus on understanding setup changes. A turning point came after extensive analysis with his engineers, leading to a better end to the season, though he doesn’t expect the same challenges with the new RB20 car. Perez emphasizes the importance of continuous improvement and learning with the car, aiming for progression throughout the long season, despite starting position not being as crucial as the final one in Abu Dhabi. He also acknowledges the need to find his own setup preferences while having Verstappen as a valuable reference point.
