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Perez confident despite huge practice gap to Verstappen
Red Bull is looking to bounce back after a challenging weekend in Singapore where they were beaten for the first time in 2023. However, their performance has improved at the Suzuka circuit, with Verstappen dominating in practice sessions. On the other hand, Perez seemed to struggle, but he believes they have a good understanding of what adjustments to make. Perez has had difficulties with qualifying in the past but hopes to perform well tomorrow, considering the high degradation of tires. Verstappen, on the other hand, expressed satisfaction with the handling of his car and believes they have a strong start to the weekend. He expects intense competition from behind but remains focused on optimizing their performance.
Source: Motorsport Week
