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Horner: Red Bull must ‘sit down’ with Perez after Qatar GP
Perez had a disappointing performance in Qatar, finishing 10th while Verstappen won the race. Despite Verstappen already securing the Drivers’ title and Red Bull being confirmed as Constructors’ champions, Team Principal Christian Horner is determined for Perez to secure second place. However, Perez has only earned one point in the past two weekends, leaving him with only a 30-point lead over Lewis Hamilton, who retired after a first-lap contact. Horner expressed the need for Perez to find his form and maintain his position in the championship. Perez struggled to match Verstappen’s pace and suffered from track limit violations in qualifying, leading to an early exit. His performance in the Sprint race was cut short after colliding with Ocon and Hulkenberg. Despite starting from the pitlane, Perez faced time penalties and could only secure one point. Horner expressed frustration with the weekend’s outcome and emphasized the upcoming triple-header races and Sprint Races as opportunities to score points. Perez’s home race in Mexico City and the race in Austin, Texas, where he will have a large fan base, are expected to provide a confidence boost. Horner believes that Perez needs to return to basics and Red Bull is ready to support him in doing so.
Source: Motorsport Week
