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Sergio Perez believes Ferrari is “not reachable” in the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix as the Red Bull drivers struggled to unlock comfort or speed throughout practice. Perez had suggested going into the race weekend that Monte Carlo’s unique circuit characteristics could make Red Bull more vulnerable to rivals Ferrari and McLaren. That transpired to […]
Perez acknowledged prior to the race weekend in Monte Carlo that Red Bull might face challenges from Ferrari and McLaren due to the unique circuit layout. The first two hours of practice confirmed this prediction, with Ferrari’s Leclerc impressing in FP2. Despite Red Bull’s struggles, especially with Perez outside the top 10 in FP1, they remain optimistic but aware of the difficulties they face. Perez expressed concerns about his car’s performance during practice and emphasized the need for improvements to challenge Ferrari. He admitted that catching up to Ferrari’s pace seems unlikely at this point and that Red Bull has several areas to work on overnight. Despite the challenges, Perez remains hopeful that the team can make strides and be more competitive in the upcoming sessions.
