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Red Bull Formula 1 boss Christian Horner has revealed a tear-off got stuck under Sergio Perez’s floor during the Australian
Perez finished fifth in the race as the only remaining Red Bull car after Verstappen retired early due to a brake fire. Despite starting sixth due to a grid penalty, Perez was unable to capitalize on his teammate’s misfortune. Team principal Horner revealed that Perez was on track for a podium challenge until a visor tear-off got stuck under his car, causing a significant loss in performance. The load loss from the tear-off was estimated to be over 20 points, affecting Perez’s competitiveness. Verstappen’s early retirement due to brake issues was compared to driving with a handbrake, leading to his first mechanical Did Not Finish (DNF) in two years.
