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Red Bull boss Christian Horner has expressed that it “hurts” to see Sergio Perez struggle as his woes continued with an eighth place in Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix. Perez was well-poised to banish his recent wretched run as he qualified third at a damp Spa-Francorchamps to land a front-row start with Max Verstappen’s grid […]
Perez’s front-row start at Spa-Francorchamps turned sour as he dropped from second to eighth during the race, missing out on a podium finish that Red Bull had hoped for. Team principal Horner expressed disappointment in Perez’s performance, especially considering his strong start to the season. The team plans to analyze Perez’s struggles thoroughly and work with him to improve his results. Despite rumors of a mid-season swap, Horner emphasized that the goal is for both Red Bull drivers to deliver strong performances and grow their lead in the Constructors’ Championship. The team is fully supportive of Perez and eager to help him bounce back from his recent setbacks.