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Sergio Perez is confident he’s “in a much better position” at Red Bull compared to 12 months ago to prevent
Sergio Perez has achieved two consecutive second-place finishes behind Max Verstappen in the first two races of the 2024 season thanks to Red Bull’s dominance. Although Perez had similar results last season, his title hopes were hampered in Australia due to a qualifying mishap. However, Perez is now more optimistic, feeling confident in the team’s progress and stronger preparation for upcoming races. He believes they are moving in the right direction and understanding more about how to handle race weekends effectively. Despite struggles last year with the RB19, discussions with engineers and a better understanding of car setups have put Perez in a more favorable position with the RB20 this season. Overall, Perez is pleased with the team’s progress and feels more united with the car and team than in the previous year.
