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Horner defends Perez: ‘We’d still be leading with Checo if we didn’t have Max’
In the qualifying session, Perez’s best lap was deleted for track limits, resulting in him being knocked out in Q2. This adds to his series of disappointing qualifying performances. Despite this, team principal Horner defended Perez, stating that they would still be leading the drivers’ championship even without Verstappen. Horner pledged to support Perez during these challenging times, acknowledging the mental pressure of competing against a driver like Max. Perez noted several issues with the car affecting his performance and expressed difficulty in overtaking on the current track conditions.
Source: Crash
