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Guenther Steiner has admitted that he was shocked Sergio Perez kept his Formula 1 place with Red Bull, as he revealed that he tried to sign him twice whilst at Haas. Perez has undergone a wretched run in recent times which has seen him amass a dismal 28 points in the last seven races to […]
Red Bull’s Sergio Perez has struggled in recent races, collecting only 28 points in the last seven races, putting the team’s championship hopes in jeopardy. Despite initial concerns, Red Bull has decided to retain Perez alongside Max Verstappen, even though many in Formula 1 expected changes due to his poor performance. Team principal Christian Horner and Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko had expressed the need for adjustments, leading to speculation about Perez’s future. Perez’s situation is likened to Daniel Ricciardo’s struggles at McLaren, with both drivers finding it difficult to improve their performances. Perez earned his chance at Red Bull thanks to his consistent performances in the midfield, with team boss Guenther Steiner praising his professionalism and solid driving.
