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Perez ‘paid the price’ for Red Bull struggle in Japanese GP
Sergio Perez expressed that he struggled with balance issues during the Japanese Grand Prix, feeling that it affected his performance. Despite starting second, Perez finished behind teammate Max Verstappen in a Red Bull one-two, securing his first podium at Suzuka. Verstappen initially had the upper hand, but a small error allowed Verstappen to pull away. Perez noted that the team’s strategy and balance affected their performance in the race, especially in the first stint. Despite being undercut by Lando Norris after the first round of pitstops, Perez regained his pace and felt more comfortable on harder tyres later in the race. Perez highlighted the team’s progress and his improved performance at Suzuka compared to the previous year, suggesting that they can compete strongly in various conditions.
