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Red Bull ‘can’t afford big split’ between drivers as Perez urged to raise game
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner expressed his disappointment with Sergio Perez’s performance at the Qatar Grand Prix, where he finished 10th and received multiple penalties. Horner described the weekend as “horrible” for Perez, who trails teammate Max Verstappen by 208 points in the championship. Horner emphasized the importance of winning both the drivers’ and teams’ championships, as well as having both drivers finish first and second in the standings, highlighting the competitiveness among rival teams. He acknowledged that Perez has contributed significantly to Red Bull’s success in the past but stressed the need for him to raise his performance level, especially with other teams narrowing the gap. Horner emphasized the importance of both drivers delivering their best as the grid is expected to become more competitive next year.
Source: Crash
