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Red Bull praises Perez for not getting "destroyed by Verstappen" in Bahrain
Sergio Perez showed impressive pace during the Bahrain Grand Prix despite starting from a low grid position. He managed to work his way up the field, proving his growing comfort with Red Bull’s RB20. Red Bull’s advisor, Helmut Marko, praised Perez for not being overshadowed by his teammate, Max Verstappen. Both Marko and Red Bull’s team principal, Christian Horner, were satisfied with Perez’s performance and emphasized the need for consistent strong showings for a potential contract extension. Perez himself credits the team’s concept change for the improved performance of the car, expressing optimism for further developments. The Mexican driver aims to continue progressing and competing strongly against their rivals as the season unfolds.
